Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia
Estonia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 1,229 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia, 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 Estonia stood at 1,229 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 15.4% on the previous year and up 20,738.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia peaked at 1,229 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Estonia ranks 62nd 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.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2004 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2005 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2007 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2008 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2009 | 0.1 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2010 | 0.1 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.2 terawatt-hours | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3 terawatt-hours | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 1.4 terawatt-hours | +366.7% |
| 2014 | 3.1 terawatt-hours | +121.4% |
| 2015 | 5.9 terawatt-hours | +90.3% |
| 2016 | 9.7 terawatt-hours | +64.4% |
| 2017 | 14.5 terawatt-hours | +49.5% |
| 2018 | 30.8 terawatt-hours | +112.4% |
| 2019 | 73.5 terawatt-hours | +138.6% |
| 2020 | 245 terawatt-hours | +233.3% |
| 2021 | 353.67 terawatt-hours | +44.4% |
| 2022 | 596 terawatt-hours | +68.5% |
| 2023 | 721 terawatt-hours | +21.0% |
| 2024 | 1,065 terawatt-hours | +47.8% |
| 2025 | 1,229 terawatt-hours | +15.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 1,229 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,936 terawatt-hours, 25% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 1,229 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 28% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.01 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.95 terawatt-hours | 0.1 terawatt-hours | 73.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 701.76 terawatt-hours | 245 terawatt-hours | 1,229 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More energy & mining data for Estonia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -5.58 % 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 8.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia was 1,229 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,229 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Estonia rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Estonia ranks 62nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20,738.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.