Installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan
Taiwan: Installed solar energy capacity was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan is 14.28 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 2,145.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan peaked at 14.28 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Taiwan 17th 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 | 0.0022 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0095 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 gigawatts | 0.0346 gigawatts | 4.15 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.99 gigawatts | 5.82 gigawatts | 14.28 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs. GDP per capita 39.1% (2023)
- Vegetable oil supply per person vs. GDP per capita 23.44 kilograms per year per capita (2023)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 81,206 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 6.23 billion cubic meters (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Taiwan rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Taiwan ranks 17th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,145.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.