Solar energy generation vs. capacity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 19,996 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in United Kingdom, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 19,996 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 36.6% on the previous year and up 165.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in United Kingdom peaked at 19,996 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
United Kingdom ranks 19th 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.
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 | 0.404 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.3 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 20 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,219 terawatt-hours | 40.28 terawatt-hours | 12,668 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,655 terawatt-hours | 12,128 terawatt-hours | 19,996 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 16 Netherlands 25,520 terawatt-hours compare
- 17 Poland 23,689 terawatt-hours compare
- 18 Chile 20,862 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 United Arab Emirates 18,204 terawatt-hours compare
- 22 Saudi Arabia 18,179 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 49.53 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in United Kingdom?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in United Kingdom was 19,996 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 19,996 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United Kingdom rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- United Kingdom ranks 19th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.