Installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Installed solar pv capacity was 21.74 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom, 2000–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom stood at 21.74. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.7% on the previous year and up 126.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom peaked at 21.74 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.002, in 2000.
That places United Kingdom 15th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.002 | — |
| 2001 | 0.003 | +50.0% |
| 2002 | 0.004 | +33.3% |
| 2003 | 0.006 | +50.0% |
| 2004 | 0.008 | +33.3% |
| 2005 | 0.011 | +37.5% |
| 2006 | 0.014 | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 0.018 | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 0.023 | +27.8% |
| 2009 | 0.027 | +17.4% |
| 2010 | 0.095 | +251.9% |
| 2011 | 1 | +952.6% |
| 2012 | 1.75 | +75.3% |
| 2013 | 2.94 | +67.5% |
| 2014 | 5.53 | +88.2% |
| 2015 | 9.6 | +73.7% |
| 2016 | 11.91 | +24.1% |
| 2017 | 12.75 | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 13.06 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 13.34 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 13.77 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 14.25 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 14.81 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 16.43 | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 18.95 | +15.4% |
| 2025 | 21.74 | +14.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 21.74 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.01, 21.6× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 21.74 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 13.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +952.6% | 0.095 | 1 |
| 2010 | +251.9% | 0.027 | 0.095 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0116 | 0.002 | 0.027 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 0.095 | 13.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.66 | 13.77 | 21.74 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom?
- Installed solar pv capacity in United Kingdom was 21.74 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar pv capacity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 21.74 in 2025.
- What is the lowest installed solar pv capacity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.002 in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom rank for installed solar pv capacity?
- United Kingdom ranks 15th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is installed solar pv capacity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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