Primary energy from solar and wind in Russia
Russia: Primary energy from solar and wind was 6.75 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Russia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from solar and wind in Russia stood at 6.75 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 9.9% on the previous year and up 1,294.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Russia peaked at 7.49 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Russia ranks 46th of 110 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0054 terawatt-hours | 0.0019 terawatt-hours | 0.0086 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4236 terawatt-hours | 0.0042 terawatt-hours | 1.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.02 terawatt-hours | 3 terawatt-hours | 7.49 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More energy & mining data for Russia
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals exports 7.4% (2021)
- Gas production 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 43.1% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 54.22 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind in Russia?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Russia was 6.75 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.49 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Russia rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Russia ranks 46th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,294.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.