Installed solar energy capacity in Moldova

Moldova: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.344 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.344 gigawatts
Change on year
up 71.5%
World rank
83rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.344 gigawatts
in 2024
All-time low
0.001 gigawatts
in 2014
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Installed solar energy capacity in Moldova, 2014–2024

00.10.20.32014201920242014: 0.001 gigawatts2015: 0.001 gigawatts2016: 0.002 gigawatts2017: 0.002 gigawatts2018: 0.003 gigawatts2019: 0.005 gigawatts2020: 0.004 gigawatts2021: 0.014 gigawatts2022: 0.06 gigawatts2023: 0.201 gigawatts2024: 0.344 gigawatts

Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.

Analysis

In 2024, installed solar energy capacity in Moldova stood at 0.344 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is up 71.5% on the previous year and up 34,300.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Moldova peaked at 0.344 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2014.

Moldova ranks 83rd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.0023 gigawatts 0.001 gigawatts 0.005 gigawatts 6
2020s 0.1247 gigawatts 0.0043 gigawatts 0.344 gigawatts 5

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 80 Algeria 0.4618 gigawatts compare
  2. 81 Yemen 0.4035 gigawatts compare
  3. 82 Angola 0.3619 gigawatts compare
  4. 84 Hong Kong 0.3331 gigawatts compare
  5. 85 Uruguay 0.3298 gigawatts compare
  6. 86 Albania 0.3067 gigawatts compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is installed solar energy capacity in Moldova?
Installed solar energy capacity in Moldova was 0.344 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 0.344 gigawatts in 2024.
What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2014.
How does Moldova rank for installed solar energy capacity?
Moldova ranks 83rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 34,300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova 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

Indicator
Installed solar energy capacity
Unit
gigawatts
Source
IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
218 places, 3,927 data points, 2000–2024
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Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.