Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Romania
Romania: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 4,553 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Romania, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Romania recorded 4,553 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.0% on the previous year and up 129.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Romania peaked at 4,553 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
Romania ranks 41st of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.101 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,093 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 1,982 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,605 terawatt-hours | 1,703 terawatt-hours | 4,553 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 53.75 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Romania?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Romania was 4,553 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 4,553 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Romania rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Romania ranks 41st out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.