Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany
Germany: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 89.94 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany stood at 89.94 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.1% on the previous year and up 140.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany peaked at 89.94 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.114 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Germany 4th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 2.79 gigawatts | 0.114 gigawatts | 10.56 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.27 gigawatts | 18 gigawatts | 47.48 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.05 gigawatts | 51.78 gigawatts | 89.94 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany was 89.94 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 89.94 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.114 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Germany rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 140.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.