Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ghana
Ghana: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.1734 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ghana, 2013–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ghana is 0.1734 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 5,790.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ghana peaked at 0.1734 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0029 gigawatts, in 2014.
That places Ghana 97th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0307 gigawatts | 0.0029 gigawatts | 0.0699 gigawatts | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.1492 gigawatts | 0.094 gigawatts | 0.1734 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 24.5% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ghana?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ghana was 0.1734 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1734 gigawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0029 gigawatts in 2014.
- How does Ghana rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Ghana ranks 97th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,790.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.