Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Taiwan
Taiwan: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 15,975 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15,975 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
23rd
of 79 countries
All-time high
15,975 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Taiwan, 1971–2025
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 Taiwan stood at 15,975 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 1,778.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Taiwan peaked at 15,975 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Taiwan 23rd 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 Taiwan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.12 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.264 terawatt-hours | +120.0% |
| 2002 | 0.348 terawatt-hours | +31.8% |
| 2003 | 0.461 terawatt-hours | +32.5% |
| 2004 | 0.584 terawatt-hours | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 0.96 terawatt-hours | +64.4% |
| 2006 | 1.46 terawatt-hours | +51.8% |
| 2007 | 2.18 terawatt-hours | +49.6% |
| 2008 | 4.47 terawatt-hours | +105.2% |
| 2009 | 9.11 terawatt-hours | +103.7% |
| 2010 | 21.73 terawatt-hours | +138.4% |
| 2011 | 61.62 terawatt-hours | +183.6% |
| 2012 | 159.87 terawatt-hours | +159.4% |
| 2013 | 321.1 terawatt-hours | +100.8% |
| 2014 | 528.76 terawatt-hours | +64.7% |
| 2015 | 850.27 terawatt-hours | +60.8% |
| 2016 | 1,109 terawatt-hours | +30.4% |
| 2017 | 1,667 terawatt-hours | +50.4% |
| 2018 | 2,662 terawatt-hours | +59.6% |
| 2019 | 3,965 terawatt-hours | +49.0% |
| 2020 | 6,247 terawatt-hours | +57.6% |
| 2021 | 8,351 terawatt-hours | +33.7% |
| 2022 | 10,898 terawatt-hours | +30.5% |
| 2023 | 13,302 terawatt-hours | +22.1% |
| 2024 | 15,223 terawatt-hours | +14.4% |
| 2025 | 15,975 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
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 | 2 terawatt-hours | 0.12 terawatt-hours | 9.11 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,135 terawatt-hours | 21.73 terawatt-hours | 3,965 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,666 terawatt-hours | 6,247 terawatt-hours | 15,975 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 20 South Africa 18,560 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 United Arab Emirates 18,204 terawatt-hours compare
- 22 Saudi Arabia 18,179 terawatt-hours compare
- 24 Israel 13,392 terawatt-hours compare
- 25 Hungary 10,738 terawatt-hours compare
- 26 Belgium 10,490 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 0.5874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate 19.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Oil consumption, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Taiwan?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Taiwan was 15,975 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 15,975 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Taiwan rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Taiwan ranks 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,778.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.