Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Iran
Iran: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 2,203 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Iran, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Iran recorded 2,203 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 127.3% on the previous year and up 146,743.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Iran peaked at 2,203 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Iran 50th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.07 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 82.81 terawatt-hours | 0.7 terawatt-hours | 510.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 974.4 terawatt-hours | 583.87 terawatt-hours | 2,203 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 62.86 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Iran?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Iran was 2,203 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2,203 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Iran rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Iran ranks 50th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146,743.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.