Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Finland
Finland: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 977.94 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Finland, 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 Finland stood at 977.94 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 8,545.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Finland peaked at 977.94 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.455 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Finland 64th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.455 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0.52 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 1992 | 0.594 terawatt-hours | +14.2% |
| 1993 | 0.672 terawatt-hours | +13.1% |
| 1994 | 0.751 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 0.837 terawatt-hours | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 0.982 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 1997 | 1.21 terawatt-hours | +23.0% |
| 1998 | 1.29 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 1.42 terawatt-hours | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 1.58 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 1.72 terawatt-hours | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 1.86 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 2.1 terawatt-hours | +12.4% |
| 2004 | 2.36 terawatt-hours | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 2.63 terawatt-hours | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 3.38 terawatt-hours | +28.4% |
| 2007 | 3.81 terawatt-hours | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 3.94 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 4.32 terawatt-hours | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 4.74 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 5.3 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 5.75 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 6.45 terawatt-hours | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 7.75 terawatt-hours | +20.1% |
| 2015 | 11.31 terawatt-hours | +45.9% |
| 2016 | 22.07 terawatt-hours | +95.1% |
| 2017 | 48.51 terawatt-hours | +119.9% |
| 2018 | 90.22 terawatt-hours | +86.0% |
| 2019 | 147.18 terawatt-hours | +63.1% |
| 2020 | 218.47 terawatt-hours | +48.4% |
| 2021 | 297.52 terawatt-hours | +36.2% |
| 2022 | 392.34 terawatt-hours | +31.9% |
| 2023 | 716.44 terawatt-hours | +82.6% |
| 2024 | 939.94 terawatt-hours | +31.2% |
| 2025 | 977.94 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 977.94 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,936 terawatt-hours, 20% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Finland's 977.94 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 22% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Finland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +119.9% | 22.07 terawatt-hours | 48.51 terawatt-hours |
| 2016 | +95.1% | 11.31 terawatt-hours | 22.07 terawatt-hours |
| 2018 | +86.0% | 48.51 terawatt-hours | 90.22 terawatt-hours |
| 2023 | +82.6% | 392.34 terawatt-hours | 716.44 terawatt-hours |
| 2019 | +63.1% | 90.22 terawatt-hours | 147.18 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8728 terawatt-hours | 0.455 terawatt-hours | 1.42 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.77 terawatt-hours | 1.58 terawatt-hours | 4.32 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.93 terawatt-hours | 4.74 terawatt-hours | 147.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 590.44 terawatt-hours | 218.47 terawatt-hours | 977.94 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More energy & mining data for Finland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.4241 % 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 0.0001 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 13.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Finland?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Finland was 977.94 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 977.94 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.455 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Finland rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Finland ranks 64th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,545.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.