Solar energy generation vs. capacity in OECD (EI)
OECD (EI): Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 1.11 million terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in OECD (EI), 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
OECD (EI) recorded 1.11 million terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 21.7% on the previous year and up 467.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in OECD (EI) peaked at 1.11 million terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
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 | 31.93 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 262.22 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 621.89 terawatt-hours | 386.25 terawatt-hours | 882.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,889 terawatt-hours | 1,014 terawatt-hours | 20,456 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 186,550 terawatt-hours | 32,597 terawatt-hours | 375,388 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 736,917 terawatt-hours | 449,695 terawatt-hours | 1.11 million terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for OECD (EI)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 47.5% (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 9.3% (2025)
- Electricity generation from nuclear 1,879 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Annual percentage change in primary energy use 0.8% (2025)
- Coal production 7,718 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Primary energy use 61,079 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 9.3% (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use 478.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in OECD (EI)?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in OECD (EI) was 1.11 million 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 OECD (EI)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 million terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in OECD (EI)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does OECD (EI) rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- OECD (EI) ranks 1st out of 2 groups with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in OECD (EI)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 467.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this OECD (EI) 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.