Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 2,995 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,995 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 58.3%
World rank
47th
of 79 countries
All-time high
2,995 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka stood at 2,995 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 58.3% on the previous year and up 6,048.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sri Lanka peaked at 2,995 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Sri Lanka 47th 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 Sri Lanka, 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 | 0.432 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.9031 terawatt-hours | +109.0% |
| 2002 | 1.5 terawatt-hours | +66.2% |
| 2003 | 2.4 terawatt-hours | +60.1% |
| 2004 | 3.54 terawatt-hours | +47.2% |
| 2005 | 4.62 terawatt-hours | +30.4% |
| 2006 | 5.39 terawatt-hours | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 5.98 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 6.38 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 6.79 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 7.2 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 8.71 terawatt-hours | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 10.01 terawatt-hours | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 14.38 terawatt-hours | +43.7% |
| 2014 | 28.08 terawatt-hours | +95.3% |
| 2015 | 48.72 terawatt-hours | +73.5% |
| 2016 | 82.97 terawatt-hours | +70.3% |
| 2017 | 224.61 terawatt-hours | +170.7% |
| 2018 | 321.31 terawatt-hours | +43.1% |
| 2019 | 500.4 terawatt-hours | +55.7% |
| 2020 | 819.2 terawatt-hours | +63.7% |
| 2021 | 1,078 terawatt-hours | +31.6% |
| 2022 | 968 terawatt-hours | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 1,144 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 2024 | 1,892 terawatt-hours | +65.3% |
| 2025 | 2,995 terawatt-hours | +58.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 2,995 terawatt-hours is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,735 terawatt-hours, 80% of the median. (24 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 | 3.79 terawatt-hours | 0.432 terawatt-hours | 6.79 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 124.64 terawatt-hours | 7.2 terawatt-hours | 500.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,483 terawatt-hours | 819.2 terawatt-hours | 2,995 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More energy & mining data for Sri Lanka
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.83 % 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 (2024)
- Fuel imports 21.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sri Lanka?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sri Lanka was 2,995 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2,995 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Sri Lanka ranks 47th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,048.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.