Installed solar energy capacity in Thailand
Thailand: Installed solar energy capacity was 3.39 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Thailand, 2006–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Thailand is 3.39 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 159.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Thailand peaked at 3.39 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0304 gigawatts, in 2006.
Thailand ranks 38th 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 | 0.033 gigawatts | 0.0304 gigawatts | 0.037 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.52 gigawatts | 0.0486 gigawatts | 2.99 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.18 gigawatts | 2.98 gigawatts | 3.39 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Thailand?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Thailand was 3.39 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.39 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0304 gigawatts in 2006.
- How does Thailand rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Thailand ranks 38th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.