Installed solar energy capacity in Cyprus
Cyprus: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.7259 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Cyprus, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 0.7259 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 25.0% on the previous year and up 1,034.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Cyprus peaked at 0.7259 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2004.
That places Cyprus 70th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0017 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.004 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0673 gigawatts | 0.007 gigawatts | 0.1513 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4549 gigawatts | 0.2291 gigawatts | 0.7259 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More energy & mining data for Cyprus
- Fuel imports 22.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (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 49.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Cyprus?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Cyprus was 0.7259 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7259 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2004.
- How does Cyprus rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Cyprus ranks 70th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,034.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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.