Installed solar energy capacity in Estonia
Estonia: Installed solar energy capacity was 1.33 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Estonia, 2009–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Estonia stood at 1.33 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 63.1% on the previous year and up 39,600.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Estonia peaked at 1.33 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2009.
Estonia ranks 53rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.019 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.1206 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6523 gigawatts | 0.2077 gigawatts | 1.33 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 50 Dominican Republic 1.42 gigawatts compare
- 51 Colombia 1.39 gigawatts compare
- 54 Slovenia 1.31 gigawatts compare
- 55 Kazakhstan 1.22 gigawatts compare
- 56 Finland 1.2 gigawatts compare
More energy & mining data for Estonia
- Fuel imports 8.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (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 7.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Estonia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Estonia was 1.33 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2009.
- How does Estonia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Estonia ranks 53rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39,600.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.