Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Argentina
Argentina: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 1.73 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Argentina, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 1.73 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.0% on the previous year and up 21,024.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Argentina peaked at 1.73 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0012 gigawatts, in 2011.
That places Argentina 46th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0754 gigawatts | 0.0012 gigawatts | 0.4399 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.21 gigawatts | 0.7621 gigawatts | 1.73 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Argentina
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2024)
- Gas production 451.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 451.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 9,848 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 8.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Argentina?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Argentina was 1.73 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.73 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0012 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does Argentina rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Argentina ranks 46th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21,024.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.