According to the authors of the newly released report, the global capacity of renewable energy systems not connected to traditional power grids reached roughly 18,900 megawatts at the end of 2025. This represents a substantial increase over the last decade, as countries continue to deploy independent green power solutions to expand energy access. The statistical data shows that the “World” total for “Total off-grid renewable energy” rose to “18 900.328” megawatts in 2025, up from “7 375.713” megawatts in 2016. The report further notes that “Off-grid Solar photovoltaic” is the leading technology in this sector, accounting for “10 336.379” megawatts of the 2025 total. Essentially, these figures show that off-grid green energy has more than doubled in less than ten years. Most of this growth is coming from solar panels, which allow communities and individuals to generate their own electricity without needing to be linked to a large, centralized utility network. This independent approach to power is becoming an increasingly important part of the global shift toward sustainable energy. The report “Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026” was published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi. Released in 2026, the comprehensive statistical review was prepared by a dedicated team of authors including Julian Prime, Iman Abdulkadir Ahmed, and Dennis Akande. It provides a detailed global accounting of green energy deployment and capacity trends through the end of 2025.
