Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Norway
Norway: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 738.38 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
738.38 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 38.3%
World rank
67th
of 79 countries
All-time high
738.38 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Norway, 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 Norway stood at 738.38 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 38.3% on the previous year and up 5,410.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Norway peaked at 738.38 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Norway 67th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1967 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1968 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1969 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1970 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1971 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1972 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1973 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1974 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1975 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1976 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1977 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1978 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1979 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1980 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1982 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1983 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1984 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1985 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1987 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1988 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1989 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 5.3 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 5.3 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.3 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6.2 terawatt-hours | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 6.2 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6.2 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 7.1 terawatt-hours | +14.5% |
| 2007 | 7.1 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 7.4 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 7.7 terawatt-hours | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 8.1 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 8.5 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 8.9 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 9.8 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 11.6 terawatt-hours | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 13.4 terawatt-hours | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 23.8 terawatt-hours | +77.6% |
| 2017 | 39.96 terawatt-hours | +67.9% |
| 2018 | 60.88 terawatt-hours | +52.3% |
| 2019 | 105.02 terawatt-hours | +72.5% |
| 2020 | 133.68 terawatt-hours | +27.3% |
| 2021 | 108.94 terawatt-hours | -18.5% |
| 2022 | 172.87 terawatt-hours | +58.7% |
| 2023 | 357.62 terawatt-hours | +106.9% |
| 2024 | 533.95 terawatt-hours | +49.3% |
| 2025 | 738.38 terawatt-hours | +38.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 738.38 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,936 terawatt-hours, 15% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Norway's 738.38 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 17% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
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 | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.38 terawatt-hours | 5.3 terawatt-hours | 7.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 29 terawatt-hours | 8.1 terawatt-hours | 105.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 340.91 terawatt-hours | 108.94 terawatt-hours | 738.38 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More energy & mining data for Norway
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.48 % 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 5.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Norway?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Norway was 738.38 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 738.38 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Norway rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Norway ranks 67th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,410.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.