🕒 Last updated on July 10, 2025
In 2024, countries in the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—produced more than half of the world’s solar energy. A new report by energy research firm Ember says BRICS countries made up 51% of global solar generation last year.
BRICS Nations Take the Lead in Solar Power
China led the charge with massive solar installations across cities, deserts, and rural lands. India and Brazil also made strong progress. Both countries ranked among the top five solar power producers in the world. This shows how fast these countries are turning to clean energy to meet their growing electricity needs.
Experts say the BRICS nations are now leading the way in the global shift to solar power. Together, they are showing the world how fast solar energy can grow when governments, businesses, and citizens support it.
China Powers Ahead with Record Solar Output
China remains the world’s biggest producer of solar electricity. In 2024, it installed more solar panels than any other country. These panels covered rooftops, farmlands, highways, and even floating solar farms on lakes and reservoirs.
The report notes that China built solar projects at an incredible speed. As a result, solar energy now provides a large part of the country’s electricity needs. Many new homes and industries in China use solar power instead of coal or gas.
China’s huge investment in solar technology has also helped lower the cost of solar panels worldwide. This makes it easier for other countries to adopt solar energy. With this progress, China has become a key driver in the global push for clean, renewable electricity.
India and Brazil Shine on the Global Solar Stage
India also made big gains in 2024. The country’s solar capacity grew quickly in both cities and villages. Many Indian homes now use rooftop solar panels. Large solar parks have been built in deserts and open lands. Solar energy now powers schools, shops, farms, and small factories across the country.
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Brazil joined the top ranks as well. The country saw a sharp rise in solar panel installations in 2024. Families, businesses, and even government buildings in Brazil switched to solar. Brazil’s strong sunlight makes it ideal for solar power. The shift also helps the country reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
Together, India and Brazil are proving that solar energy is not only clean and green but also affordable and practical.
Global Energy Shift Driven by BRICS
The report by Ember highlights how the BRICS nations are changing the global energy map. These countries, once heavily dependent on coal and oil, are now moving quickly to clean energy. Solar power is now a central part of their electricity systems.
Russia and South Africa also contributed to the group’s strong performance, though at a slower pace. Russia added new solar projects in 2024, while South Africa improved its solar capacity in sunny regions.
The BRICS group has become a major force in global solar development. Their combined effort in 2024 pushed the world toward cleaner, greener energy. With 51% of the world’s solar electricity coming from BRICS, these nations are no longer followers—they are now leaders in the clean energy race.
Their progress shows that even large and fast-growing countries can switch to solar power quickly. This shift is helping reduce pollution, lower electricity costs, and create new jobs in the renewable energy sector.