Installed solar energy capacity in Bahamas

Bahamas: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.0213 gigawatts in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0213 gigawatts
Change on year
up 39.1%
World rank
154th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.0213 gigawatts
in 2024
All-time low
0.0001 gigawatts
in 2007
Years of data
18
2007–2024

Installed solar energy capacity in Bahamas, 2007–2024

00.0050.010.0150.022007201520242007: 0 gigawatts2008: 0 gigawatts2009: 0 gigawatts2010: 0 gigawatts2011: 0.001 gigawatts2012: 0.001 gigawatts2013: 0.001 gigawatts2014: 0.002 gigawatts2015: 0.003 gigawatts2016: 0.003 gigawatts2017: 0.003 gigawatts2018: 0.003 gigawatts2019: 0.005 gigawatts2020: 0.005 gigawatts2021: 0.01 gigawatts2022: 0.015 gigawatts2023: 0.015 gigawatts2024: 0.021 gigawatts

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

Analysis

In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Bahamas stood at 0.0213 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is up 39.1% on the previous year and up 933.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Bahamas peaked at 0.0213 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2007.

That places Bahamas 154th 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 0.0002 gigawatts 3
2010s 0.0021 gigawatts 0.0003 gigawatts 0.0047 gigawatts 10
2020s 0.0135 gigawatts 0.0051 gigawatts 0.0213 gigawatts 5

Countries ranked near Bahamas

  1. 151 Eritrea 0.0248 gigawatts compare
  2. 152 Gambia 0.0247 gigawatts compare
  3. 153 Ethiopia 0.0216 gigawatts compare
  4. 155 Sierra Leone 0.0204 gigawatts compare
  5. 156 Palau 0.0199 gigawatts compare
  6. 157 Tanzania 0.0196 gigawatts compare

See the full ranking of 218 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is installed solar energy capacity in Bahamas?
Installed solar energy capacity in Bahamas was 0.0213 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Bahamas?
The highest recorded value was 0.0213 gigawatts in 2024.
What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Bahamas?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2007.
How does Bahamas rank for installed solar energy capacity?
Bahamas ranks 154th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Bahamas?
Over the last ten years it is up 933.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahamas 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
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Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.