Installed solar energy capacity in French Guiana
French Guiana: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.0553 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in French Guiana, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in French Guiana is 0.0553 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in French Guiana peaked at 0.0553 gigawatts in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2000.
French Guiana ranks 133rd 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 | 0.0005 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0023 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0427 gigawatts | 0.023 gigawatts | 0.0538 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0552 gigawatts | 0.055 gigawatts | 0.0553 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for French Guiana
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2011)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2011)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2011)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2011)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 1,080 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Oil reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 34.7% (2023)
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 0.0% (2011)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 0.0% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in French Guiana?
- Installed solar energy capacity in French Guiana was 0.0553 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0553 gigawatts in 2021.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does French Guiana rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- French Guiana ranks 133rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana 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.