This study employs Web of Science and Citespace to visually analyze 521 articles on solar power generation materials published between 2003 and 2023. The development of these materials is categorized into three distinct phases: the start-up phase, rapid growth phase, and steady phase. . Solar power presents a promising solution to the global energy crisis by significantly reducing carbon emissions. The rest of the world was up 11% y/y. 7 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of capacity in Q3 2025, a 20% increase from Q3 2024, a 49% increase from Q2 2025, and the third largest quarter for deployment in the industry's history. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kilowatthours. . The Solar Futures Study is the result of extensive analysis and modeling conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to envision a decarbonized grid and solar's role in it.