Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany
Germany: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 107.19 gigawatts in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany, 2000–2025
Source: IRENA (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2025, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany stood at 107.19 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.5% on the previous year and up 173.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany peaked at 107.19 gigawatts in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.114 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Germany 4th out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany, year by year
| Year | gigawatts | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.114 gigawatts | — |
| 2001 | 0.195 gigawatts | +71.1% |
| 2002 | 0.26 gigawatts | +33.3% |
| 2003 | 0.435 gigawatts | +67.3% |
| 2004 | 1.1 gigawatts | +154.0% |
| 2005 | 2.06 gigawatts | +86.1% |
| 2006 | 2.9 gigawatts | +41.0% |
| 2007 | 4.17 gigawatts | +43.8% |
| 2008 | 6.12 gigawatts | +46.8% |
| 2009 | 10.56 gigawatts | +72.6% |
| 2010 | 18 gigawatts | +70.4% |
| 2011 | 25.91 gigawatts | +43.9% |
| 2012 | 34.08 gigawatts | +31.5% |
| 2013 | 36.71 gigawatts | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 37.9 gigawatts | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 39.22 gigawatts | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 40.68 gigawatts | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 42.29 gigawatts | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 45.16 gigawatts | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 48.91 gigawatts | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 53.67 gigawatts | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 60.04 gigawatts | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 61.19 gigawatts | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 75.52 gigawatts | +23.4% |
| 2024 | 91.2 gigawatts | +20.8% |
| 2025 | 107.19 gigawatts | +17.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 107.19 gigawatts is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.17 gigawatts, 91.4× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Germany's 107.19 gigawatts is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.33 gigawatts, 46.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.79 gigawatts | 0.114 gigawatts | 10.56 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.89 gigawatts | 18 gigawatts | 48.91 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.8 gigawatts | 53.67 gigawatts | 107.19 gigawatts | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.1985 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Germany was 107.19 gigawatts in 2025, according to IRENA (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 107.19 gigawatts in 2025.
- 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 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2026) – 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.