Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Australia
Australia: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 35.86 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Australia, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Australia recorded 35.86 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.9% on the previous year and up 767.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Australia peaked at 35.86 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.025 gigawatts, in 2000.
Australia ranks 9th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0767 gigawatts | 0.025 gigawatts | 0.329 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.72 gigawatts | 1.09 gigawatts | 15.45 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.92 gigawatts | 19.77 gigawatts | 35.86 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Australia
- Fuel imports 11.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 34.6% (2025)
- Gas production 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 26.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Australia?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Australia was 35.86 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.86 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.025 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Australia rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Australia ranks 9th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 767.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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About this data
Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.