Solar energy generation by region in Netherlands
Netherlands: Solar energy generation by region was 25.52 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation by region in Netherlands, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar energy generation by region in Netherlands is 25.52 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 16.9% on the previous year and up 2,202.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation by region in Netherlands peaked at 25.52 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Netherlands ranks 16th of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0016 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0053 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.029 terawatt-hours | 0.0077 terawatt-hours | 0.0444 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.57 terawatt-hours | 0.0594 terawatt-hours | 5.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.25 terawatt-hours | 8.57 terawatt-hours | 25.52 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- Gas production 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation by region in Netherlands?
- Solar energy generation by region in Netherlands was 25.52 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation by region recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 25.52 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation by region recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for solar energy generation by region?
- Netherlands ranks 16th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation by region rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,202.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.