Installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan

Taiwan: Installed solar energy capacity was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.28 gigawatts
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
17th
of 218 countries
All-time high
14.28 gigawatts
in 2024
All-time low
0.0001 gigawatts
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Installed solar energy capacity in Taiwan, 2000–2024

0510152000201220242000: 0 gigawatts2001: 0 gigawatts2002: 0 gigawatts2003: 0.001 gigawatts2004: 0.001 gigawatts2005: 0.001 gigawatts2006: 0.001 gigawatts2007: 0.002 gigawatts2008: 0.006 gigawatts2009: 0.009 gigawatts2010: 0.035 gigawatts2011: 0.13 gigawatts2012: 0.231 gigawatts2013: 0.41 gigawatts2014: 0.636 gigawatts2015: 0.884 gigawatts2016: 1.2 gigawatts2017: 1.8 gigawatts2018: 2.7 gigawatts2019: 4.1 gigawatts2020: 5.8 gigawatts2021: 7.7 gigawatts2022: 9.7 gigawatts2023: 12.4 gigawatts2024: 14.3 gigawatts

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 14 Turkey 19.88 gigawatts compare
  2. 15 Vietnam 18.67 gigawatts compare
  3. 16 United Kingdom 17.88 gigawatts compare
  4. 18 Mexico 11.99 gigawatts compare
  5. 19 Chile 10.9 gigawatts compare
  6. 20 Belgium 9.75 gigawatts compare

See the full ranking of 218 places →

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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

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.