Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Netherlands
Netherlands: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 25,520 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Netherlands, 1965–2025
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 Netherlands stood at 25,520 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.9% on the previous year and up 2,202.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Netherlands peaked at 25,520 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Netherlands 16th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.58 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5.27 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.02 terawatt-hours | 7.71 terawatt-hours | 44.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,574 terawatt-hours | 59.44 terawatt-hours | 5,399 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,247 terawatt-hours | 8,567 terawatt-hours | 25,520 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- Gas production 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 49.56 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Netherlands?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Netherlands was 25,520 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 25,520 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Netherlands rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Netherlands ranks 16th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,202.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.