Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia

Estonia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 1,229 terawatt-hours in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
1,229 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
62nd
of 79 countries
All-time high
1,229 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025

Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Estonia, 1990–2025

02505007501.0k1.2k1990200720251990: 0 terawatt-hours1991: 0 terawatt-hours1992: 0 terawatt-hours1993: 0 terawatt-hours1994: 0 terawatt-hours1995: 0 terawatt-hours1996: 0 terawatt-hours1997: 0 terawatt-hours1998: 0 terawatt-hours1999: 0 terawatt-hours2000: 0 terawatt-hours2001: 0 terawatt-hours2002: 0 terawatt-hours2003: 0 terawatt-hours2004: 0 terawatt-hours2005: 0 terawatt-hours2006: 0 terawatt-hours2007: 0 terawatt-hours2008: 0 terawatt-hours2009: 0.1 terawatt-hours2010: 0.1 terawatt-hours2011: 0.2 terawatt-hours2012: 0.3 terawatt-hours2013: 1.4 terawatt-hours2014: 3.1 terawatt-hours2015: 5.9 terawatt-hours2016: 9.7 terawatt-hours2017: 14.5 terawatt-hours2018: 30.8 terawatt-hours2019: 73.5 terawatt-hours2020: 245 terawatt-hours2021: 353.7 terawatt-hours2022: 596 terawatt-hours2023: 721 terawatt-hours2024: 1.1k terawatt-hours2025: 1.2k terawatt-hours

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 59 Slovenia 1,537 terawatt-hours compare
  2. 60 Cyprus 1,339 terawatt-hours compare
  3. 61 Croatia 1,314 terawatt-hours compare
  4. 63 New Zealand 980.44 terawatt-hours compare
  5. 64 Finland 977.94 terawatt-hours compare
  6. 65 Latvia 909.16 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 81 places β†’

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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

Indicator
Solar energy generation vs. capacity
Unit
terawatt-hours
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
81 places, 3,724 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed

Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.