Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Germany
Germany: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 91,591 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Germany, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Germany recorded 91,591 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 20.7% on the previous year and up 140.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Germany peaked at 91,591 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Germany 5th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 6.7 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,910 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6,715 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,870 terawatt-hours | 11,963 terawatt-hours | 45,211 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,416 terawatt-hours | 49,496 terawatt-hours | 91,591 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 46.32 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Germany?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Germany was 91,591 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 91,591 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Germany rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.