The global installed capacity for solid biofuels reached 107,343 megawatts by the end of 2025, according to the authors of the newly released report. This figure represents the total maximum net generating power from plants worldwide that use organic materials like wood and agricultural waste to produce electricity.
The report explicitly lists the worldwide total in its statistical tables, stating that for “Solid biofuels,” the “World” capacity in “2025” was “107 343” megawatts. Additionally, the document notes that the data “represents the maximum net generating capacity of power plants and other installations that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity.”
In simpler terms, this means that the world’s facilities capable of burning solid organic matter for power—such as wood pellets or crop leftovers—could produce over 107 gigawatts of electricity at peak performance. This total reflects the amount of equipment connected and ready to run as of the close of 2025. By tracking these numbers, experts can see how much the world is relying on these biological sources to meet global energy needs.
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.
