Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Thailand
Thailand: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 9,990 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Thailand, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 9,990 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.7% on the previous year and up 320.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Thailand peaked at 9,990 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Thailand 29th 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.
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 | 15.85 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 44.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,400 terawatt-hours | 58.32 terawatt-hours | 5,146 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,622 terawatt-hours | 5,015 terawatt-hours | 9,990 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 72.33 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Thailand?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Thailand was 9,990 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 9,990 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Thailand rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Thailand ranks 29th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 320.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.