Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia
Colombia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 4,475 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 4,475 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 35.5% on the previous year and up 2,245.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia peaked at 4,475 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Colombia 43rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.91 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 132.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,666 terawatt-hours | 190.8 terawatt-hours | 4,475 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 59.54 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia was 4,475 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,475 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Colombia rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Colombia ranks 43rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Colombia 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.