Installed solar energy capacity in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.0404 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Central African Republic, 2014–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Central African Republic is 0.0404 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 42,450.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Central African Republic peaked at 0.0404 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2014.
That places Central African Republic 137th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.0164 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0404 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.9% (2022)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 11.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Central African Republic?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Central African Republic was 0.0404 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0404 gigawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Central African Republic ranks 137th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42,450.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.