Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Austria
Austria: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 10,448 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Austria, 1990–2025
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 vs. capacity in Austria stood at 10,448 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 28.3% on the previous year and up 1,015.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Austria peaked at 10,448 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Austria 27th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Austria, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 1 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 1 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2 terawatt-hours | +100.0% |
| 1998 | 2 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 terawatt-hours | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 5 terawatt-hours | +66.7% |
| 2002 | 9 terawatt-hours | +80.0% |
| 2003 | 15 terawatt-hours | +66.7% |
| 2004 | 18 terawatt-hours | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 21.02 terawatt-hours | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 22.39 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 24.24 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 30.12 terawatt-hours | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 48.91 terawatt-hours | +62.4% |
| 2010 | 88.81 terawatt-hours | +81.6% |
| 2011 | 174.07 terawatt-hours | +96.0% |
| 2012 | 337.48 terawatt-hours | +93.9% |
| 2013 | 625.97 terawatt-hours | +85.5% |
| 2014 | 785.25 terawatt-hours | +25.4% |
| 2015 | 937.1 terawatt-hours | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 1,096 terawatt-hours | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 1,269 terawatt-hours | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 1,455 terawatt-hours | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 1,702 terawatt-hours | +17.0% |
| 2020 | 2,043 terawatt-hours | +20.0% |
| 2021 | 2,774 terawatt-hours | +35.8% |
| 2022 | 3,792 terawatt-hours | +36.7% |
| 2023 | 6,889 terawatt-hours | +81.7% |
| 2024 | 8,143 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 2025 | 10,448 terawatt-hours | +28.3% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 10,448 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,936 terawatt-hours, 2.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Austria's 10,448 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 2.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.67 terawatt-hours | 3 terawatt-hours | 48.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 847.09 terawatt-hours | 88.81 terawatt-hours | 1,702 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,681 terawatt-hours | 2,043 terawatt-hours | 10,448 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More energy & mining data for Austria
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Austria?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Austria was 10,448 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 10,448 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Austria rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Austria ranks 27th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,015.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.