Installed solar energy capacity in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Installed solar energy capacity was 1.42 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Dominican Republic, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Dominican Republic is 1.42 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.1% on the previous year and up 9,512.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Dominican Republic peaked at 1.42 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2011.
Dominican Republic ranks 50th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0824 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.3348 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.8408 gigawatts | 0.3855 gigawatts | 1.42 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Dominican Republic
- Fuel imports 16.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.3% (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 0.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 12.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Dominican Republic?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Dominican Republic was 1.42 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.42 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Dominican Republic ranks 50th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,512.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican 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.