Installed solar energy capacity in Philippines
Philippines: Installed solar energy capacity was 2.97 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Philippines, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 2.97 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 64.8% on the previous year and up 8,676.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Philippines peaked at 2.97 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2004.
Philippines ranks 39th 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 | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.3898 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 1.01 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.79 gigawatts | 1.09 gigawatts | 2.97 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Philippines?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Philippines was 2.97 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.97 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2004.
- How does Philippines rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Philippines ranks 39th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,676.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.