Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Chile
Chile: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 20,862 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Chile, 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 Chile is 20,862 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and up 1,433.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Chile peaked at 20,862 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Chile ranks 18th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,969 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6,300 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,384 terawatt-hours | 7,615 terawatt-hours | 20,862 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 15 Mexico 27,143 terawatt-hours compare
- 16 Netherlands 25,520 terawatt-hours compare
- 17 Poland 23,689 terawatt-hours compare
- 19 United Kingdom 19,996 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 United Arab Emirates 18,204 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 58.4 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Chile?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Chile was 20,862 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 20,862 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Chile rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Chile ranks 18th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,433.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.