Discover solar
Solar is the world's fastest growing energy source-claiming two-thirds of all new renewable power capacity installed and the highest growth rate in terms of electricity generation across any power generation technology.
In 2022 Europe broke its own solar PV installation record with over 40 GW, making it the best year in European solar history. With profound technological advances decreasing the cost of solar energy by 90% since 2009, solar is the most affordable source of energy today. Even cautious estimates anticipate solar will become the dominant source of energy in Europe by 2050. Explore the basics of solar power and get to know this clean energy technology enhancing European lives, businesses, and environments.
WFC solar history
1998
Modern solar photovoltaic (PV) systems range from small, rooftop-mounted modules with capacities of a few kilowatts (kWs) to large utility-scale power stations producing hundreds of megawatts (MW).
