Installed solar energy capacity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.281 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.281 gigawatts
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
88th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.2818 gigawatts
in 2023
All-time low
0.0001 gigawatts
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Installed solar energy capacity in Azerbaijan, 2007–2024

00.10.20.32007201520242007: 0 gigawatts2008: 0 gigawatts2009: 0 gigawatts2010: 0 gigawatts2011: 0.001 gigawatts2012: 0.001 gigawatts2013: 0.001 gigawatts2014: 0.002 gigawatts2015: 0.005 gigawatts2016: 0.025 gigawatts2017: 0.028 gigawatts2018: 0.035 gigawatts2019: 0.033 gigawatts2020: 0.035 gigawatts2021: 0.048 gigawatts2022: 0.051 gigawatts2023: 0.282 gigawatts2024: 0.281 gigawatts

Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.

Analysis

The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Azerbaijan is 0.281 gigawatts, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 11,608.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Azerbaijan peaked at 0.2818 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2007.

That places Azerbaijan 88th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0001 gigawatts 0.0001 gigawatts 0.0001 gigawatts 3
2010s 0.0132 gigawatts 0.0003 gigawatts 0.0349 gigawatts 10
2020s 0.1394 gigawatts 0.0351 gigawatts 0.2818 gigawatts 5

Countries ranked near Azerbaijan

  1. 85 Uruguay 0.3298 gigawatts compare
  2. 86 Albania 0.3067 gigawatts compare
  3. 87 Cuba 0.2917 gigawatts compare
  4. 89 Senegal 0.2727 gigawatts compare
  5. 90 Reunion 0.2677 gigawatts compare
  6. 91 Belarus 0.265 gigawatts compare

See the full ranking of 218 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is installed solar energy capacity in Azerbaijan?
Installed solar energy capacity in Azerbaijan was 0.281 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Azerbaijan?
The highest recorded value was 0.2818 gigawatts in 2023.
What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Azerbaijan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2007.
How does Azerbaijan rank for installed solar energy capacity?
Azerbaijan ranks 88th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
Over the last ten years it is up 11,608.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Installed solar energy capacity
Unit
gigawatts
Source
IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
218 places, 3,927 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.