Installed solar energy capacity in Chile
Chile: Installed solar energy capacity was 10.9 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Chile, 2010–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Chile is 10.9 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.7% on the previous year and up 4,829.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Chile peaked at 10.9 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2010.
That places Chile 19th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.8683 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 2.72 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.91 gigawatts | 3.29 gigawatts | 10.9 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Chile?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Chile was 10.9 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2010.
- How does Chile rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Chile ranks 19th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,829.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.