Is solar energy a first step towards developing solar energy?

Through a systematic literature survey, this review study summarizes the world solar energy status (including concentrating solar power and solar PV power) along with the published solar energy potential assessment articles for 235 countries and territories as the first step toward developing solar energy in these regions.

Is solar energy a future energy resource?

The utilization of renewable energy as a future energy resource is drawing significant attention worldwide. The contribution of solar energy (including concentrating solar power (CSP) and solar photovoltaic (PV) power) to global electricity production, as one form of renewable energy sources, is generally still low, at 3.6%.

What is the contribution of solar energy to global electricity production?

While the contribution of solar energy to global electricity production remains generally low at 3.6%, it has firmly established itself among other renewable energy technologies, comprising nearly 31% of the total installed renewable energy capacity in 2022 (IRENA, 2023).

Is solar PV a good option for developing countries?

Meanwhile, solar PV has been widely adopted to generate electricity worldwide, especially for developing countries that are in need to transition for clean energy and expand electricity to poor areas, such as India, Bangladesh, and Jordan [ 22, 23 ].

How many people use solar PV in 2050?

18.7 million in 2050 (Figure 23). Another reason for optimism is the growing application of decentralised off-grid solar PV, especially in countries and regions of the world where energy access is still limited.

How much solar energy will be used in the 14th five-year-plan?

Many research institutes have made forecasts about future trends of solar energy utilization , , , and predictions suggest that more than 70% of the total newly increased capacity of non-fossil energy would be contributed by renewables exemplified by solar PV and wind power during the 14th Five-Year-Plan.