Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines
Philippines: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 4,782 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines is 4,782 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 25.2% on the previous year and up 3,352.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines peaked at 4,782 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Philippines 40th 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.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines, 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 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2004 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2005 | 1.52 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 1.38 terawatt-hours | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 1.31 terawatt-hours | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 1.3 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 1.25 terawatt-hours | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 1.25 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 1.21 terawatt-hours | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 1.32 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 1.41 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 16.52 terawatt-hours | +1068.1% |
| 2015 | 138.53 terawatt-hours | +738.7% |
| 2016 | 1,097 terawatt-hours | +691.9% |
| 2017 | 1,201 terawatt-hours | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 1,249 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 1,246 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,373 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 1,477 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 1,830 terawatt-hours | +23.9% |
| 2023 | 2,553 terawatt-hours | +39.5% |
| 2024 | 3,820 terawatt-hours | +49.6% |
| 2025 | 4,782 terawatt-hours | +25.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 4,782 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,735 terawatt-hours, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 4,782 terawatt-hours is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8,315 terawatt-hours, 58% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +1068.1% | 1.41 terawatt-hours | 16.52 terawatt-hours |
| 2015 | +738.7% | 16.52 terawatt-hours | 138.53 terawatt-hours |
| 2016 | +691.9% | 138.53 terawatt-hours | 1,097 terawatt-hours |
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 | 0.6758 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 495.37 terawatt-hours | 1.21 terawatt-hours | 1,249 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,639 terawatt-hours | 1,373 terawatt-hours | 4,782 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -2.03 % 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 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 15.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Philippines was 4,782 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 4,782 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Philippines rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Philippines ranks 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,352.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.