Installed solar energy capacity in Eritrea
Eritrea: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.0248 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Eritrea, 2007–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Eritrea stood at 0.0248 gigawatts.
The figure is up 215.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Eritrea peaked at 0.0259 gigawatts in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2007.
Eritrea ranks 151st of 218 countries on this measure, 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 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.01 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.0259 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0251 gigawatts | 0.0248 gigawatts | 0.0259 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Eritrea
- 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)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.8% (2023)
- Renewable freshwater resources per capita 821.25 cubic meters (2022)
- Internal renewable freshwater resources by region 2.8 billion cubic meters (2022)
- Renewable freshwater resources per person 821.25 cubic meters (2022)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 6,502 tonnes (2022)
- Mineral rents 24.6% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Eritrea?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Eritrea was 0.0248 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0259 gigawatts in 2019.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does Eritrea rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Eritrea ranks 151st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.