Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Iran
Iran: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.7813 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Iran, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Iran recorded 0.7813 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 31.4% on the previous year and up 8,580.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Iran peaked at 0.7813 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2004.
That places Iran 63rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0877 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.3455 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.56 gigawatts | 0.4294 gigawatts | 0.7813 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Iran?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Iran was 0.7813 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7813 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2004.
- How does Iran rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Iran ranks 63rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,580.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.