Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Australia
Australia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 58,381 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Australia, 1990–2025
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 vs. capacity in Australia is 58,381 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 12.6% on the previous year and up 842.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Australia peaked at 58,381 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Australia ranks 8th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.32 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 40.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 102.01 terawatt-hours | 46.75 terawatt-hours | 290.24 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,742 terawatt-hours | 977.65 terawatt-hours | 18,297 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,456 terawatt-hours | 23,844 terawatt-hours | 58,381 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More energy & mining data for Australia
- Fuel imports 11.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 34.6% (2025)
- Gas production 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 26.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 45.77 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Australia?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Australia was 58,381 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 vs. capacity recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 58,381 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Australia rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Australia ranks 8th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 842.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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 vs. capacity. 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.