Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.0693 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in French Polynesia, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 0.0693 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 39.8% on the previous year and up 203.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in French Polynesia peaked at 0.0693 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2004.
French Polynesia ranks 119th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0005 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0224 gigawatts | 0.0015 gigawatts | 0.0378 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0503 gigawatts | 0.0413 gigawatts | 0.0693 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More energy & mining data for French Polynesia
- Fuel imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2022)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 14.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in French Polynesia?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in French Polynesia was 0.0693 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0693 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2004.
- How does French Polynesia rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- French Polynesia ranks 119th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.