Solar energy generation by region in Taiwan
Taiwan: Solar energy generation by region was 15.98 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation by region in Taiwan, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, solar energy generation by region in Taiwan stood at 15.98 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 1,778.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation by region in Taiwan peaked at 15.98 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
Taiwan ranks 23rd of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.002 terawatt-hours | 0.0001 terawatt-hours | 0.0091 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 terawatt-hours | 0.0217 terawatt-hours | 3.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.67 terawatt-hours | 6.25 terawatt-hours | 15.98 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 20 South Africa 18.56 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 United Arab Emirates 18.2 terawatt-hours compare
- 22 Saudi Arabia 18.18 terawatt-hours compare
- 24 Israel 13.39 terawatt-hours compare
- 25 Hungary 10.74 terawatt-hours compare
- 26 Belgium 10.49 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 47.59 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs gdp per capita 13.35 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs gdp per capita 39.06 (2023)
- Vegetable oil vs gdp 23.44 (2023)
- Sulphur dioxide and coal 81,206 (2022)
- Gas reserves 6.23 billion cubic meters (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation by region in Taiwan?
- Solar energy generation by region in Taiwan was 15.98 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.98 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation by region recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Taiwan rank for solar energy generation by region?
- Taiwan ranks 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation by region rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,778.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.