Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Ecuador
Ecuador: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 37.06 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador stood at 37.06 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Ecuador peaked at 38.75 terawatt-hours in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Ecuador ranks 76th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 0.008 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0267 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.89 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 38.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.44 terawatt-hours | 36.11 terawatt-hours | 38.5 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Ecuador
- Fuel imports 25.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.9% (2024)
- Gas production 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 27.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 17.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 53.54 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Ecuador?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Ecuador was 37.06 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 38.75 terawatt-hours in 2016.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Ecuador rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Ecuador ranks 76th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.