Installed solar energy capacity in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.0726 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in French Polynesia, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 0.0726 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 37.3% on the previous year and up 184.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in French Polynesia peaked at 0.0726 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0005 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places French Polynesia 123rd 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 | 0.0015 gigawatts | 0.0005 gigawatts | 0.0028 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0248 gigawatts | 0.0029 gigawatts | 0.0411 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0536 gigawatts | 0.0446 gigawatts | 0.0726 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for French Polynesia
- Fuel imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (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 0.0% (2022)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 14.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in French Polynesia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in French Polynesia was 0.0726 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0726 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0005 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does French Polynesia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- French Polynesia ranks 123rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.