Installed solar energy capacity in Israel
Israel: Installed solar energy capacity was 5.61 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Israel, 2005–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Israel stood at 5.61 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 754.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Israel peaked at 5.61 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2005.
Israel ranks 29th 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 | 0.0087 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.0306 gigawatts | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.7853 gigawatts | 0.076 gigawatts | 2.14 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.4 gigawatts | 2.65 gigawatts | 5.61 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Israel
- Fuel imports 10.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 5.3% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Israel?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Israel was 5.61 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 5.61 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2005.
- How does Israel rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Israel ranks 29th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 754.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.