About Solar+Storage

Solar. Storage. Future Secured: A Powerful Frontier for Clean Energy

Solar power has transformed energy systems around the world — powering homes, industries, and communities. But to truly deliver clean energy 24/7, we must pair solar with battery storage. Together, solar + storage unlock reliability, flexibility, and resilience.

Global Solar Council is now the first global industry association to represent both solar PV and battery storage— uniting the technologies that form the backbone of a secure, affordable, and renewable energy future. Our mission is to accelerate deployment, modernize grids, and drive policies that ensure solar works day and night.

Discover more about the transformative power of solar+storage below!

Key Facts: Solar+Storage

As of 2023

1.2TW

of solar is installed across the world
Global battery growth since 2013 from

<1 GW to 155 GW

installed today
To meet climate goals by 2030

1.5 TW

of storage is required — more than 10x today’s capacity
Solar+Storage provides

24/7

reliable energy worldwide

Growth & acceleration

Solar is the fastest-growing power source in history, and storage is rapidly catching up. Together, solar+storage are transforming how electricity is produced and delivered — making clean energy reliable, flexible, and ready to power the world at scale.

Solar+Storage is unstoppable.

To meet climate goals, the world must install over 1.5 TW of storage by 2030 — more than ten times today’s capacity. Solar+storage is the only pathway that can scale this fast while delivering affordable, reliable energy at global level.

Why solar+storage go hand in hand.

Congestion, curtailment, and grid connection queues are slowing down projects worldwide. By storing surplus solar, balancing supply and demand, and providing stability services to the grid, solar+storage unlocks resilience and keeps communities powered — always.

A just and secure energy future.

Solar+storage is not only about technology — it’s about equity. By lowering costs, reducing reliance on volatile fossil fuels, and extending access to reliable power, it strengthens energy justice worldwide. By representing both, GSC is ensuring our members and industry lead the way toward to a secure, affordable, and inclusive energy future.

Everyday life & communities

Solar+Storage improves lives everywhere. From remote villages to bustling cities, clean and reliable energy lifts people out of energy poverty, creates jobs, improves air quality, and strengthens local economies. Solar+storage empowers households and communities with affordable and sustainable energy.