Installed solar energy capacity in Greece
Greece: Installed solar energy capacity was 9.27 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Greece, 2001–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Greece stood at 9.27 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.6% on the previous year and up 257.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Greece peaked at 9.27 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2001.
That places Greece 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.0086 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.046 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.06 gigawatts | 0.202 gigawatts | 2.75 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.66 gigawatts | 3.17 gigawatts | 9.27 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More energy & mining data for Greece
- Fuel imports 26.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.0303 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3.01 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.0303 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3.01 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 30.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Greece?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Greece was 9.27 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 9.27 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2001.
- How does Greece rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Greece ranks 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 257.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.