Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Poland
Poland: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 23,689 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
23,689 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 34.1%
World rank
17th
of 79 countries
All-time high
23,689 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Poland, 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 Poland stood at 23,689 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 34.1% on the previous year and up 41,459.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Poland peaked at 23,689 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Poland ranks 17th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Poland, 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 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2007 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2008 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2009 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2010 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2011 | 0.2 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2012 | 1.1 terawatt-hours | +450.0% |
| 2013 | 1.5 terawatt-hours | +36.4% |
| 2014 | 7 terawatt-hours | +366.7% |
| 2015 | 57 terawatt-hours | +714.3% |
| 2016 | 124 terawatt-hours | +117.5% |
| 2017 | 165 terawatt-hours | +33.1% |
| 2018 | 300 terawatt-hours | +81.8% |
| 2019 | 710.67 terawatt-hours | +136.9% |
| 2020 | 1,958 terawatt-hours | +175.5% |
| 2021 | 3,934 terawatt-hours | +101.0% |
| 2022 | 8,310 terawatt-hours | +111.2% |
| 2023 | 11,107 terawatt-hours | +33.7% |
| 2024 | 17,663 terawatt-hours | +59.0% |
| 2025 | 23,689 terawatt-hours | +34.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 23,689 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,936 terawatt-hours, 4.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Poland's 23,689 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 5.3× 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 | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.65 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 710.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,110 terawatt-hours | 1,958 terawatt-hours | 23,689 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 14 France 32,461 terawatt-hours compare
- 15 Mexico 27,143 terawatt-hours compare
- 16 Netherlands 25,520 terawatt-hours compare
- 18 Chile 20,862 terawatt-hours compare
- 19 United Kingdom 19,996 terawatt-hours compare
- 20 South Africa 18,560 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.92 % 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 (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Poland?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Poland was 23,689 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 23,689 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Poland rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Poland ranks 17th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41,459.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.