Wind and solar surpassed a quarter of China's electricity generation for the first time in April 2025. China is the largest market in the world for both photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy. Its PV capacity crossed 1,000 gigawatts (one terawatt, 1 TW).
A solar rooftop calculator is an online tool that enables businesses and individuals to estimate the cost and benefits of installing rooftop solar panels by providing your location, property category (residential/commercial), energy consumption, and financial incentives.
A ceremony marking the operation of a 1,000-MW photovoltaic project developed by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) is held in Vientiane, Laos, April 7, 2026. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua).
A portable solar power system is a self-contained energy solution that combines solar panels, battery storage, and power conversion technology in a mobile, easy-to-use package.
Solar power generation device with automatic cleaning function that minimizes output loss due to soiling by removing contaminants from the photovoltaic panel.
It is provided by the World Bank Group as a free service to governments, developers and the general public, and allows users to quickly obtain data and carry out a simple electricity output calculation for any location covered by the solar resource database.