Installed solar energy capacity in Ireland
Ireland: Installed solar energy capacity was 1.34 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Ireland, 2009–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.34 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 50.9% on the previous year and up 42,831.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Ireland peaked at 1.34 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0012 gigawatts, in 2009.
Ireland ranks 52nd of 218 regions 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 | 0.0012 gigawatts | 0.0012 gigawatts | 0.0012 gigawatts | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.0216 gigawatts | 0.0013 gigawatts | 0.1022 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5966 gigawatts | 0.1628 gigawatts | 1.34 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Ireland?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Ireland was 1.34 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.34 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0012 gigawatts in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Ireland ranks 52nd out of 218 regions with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42,831.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.