Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ireland
Ireland: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 1.18 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ireland, 2009–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 1.18 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 56.1% on the previous year and up 78,604.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ireland peaked at 1.18 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0006 gigawatts, in 2009.
That places Ireland 56th 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 | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0006 gigawatts | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.0096 gigawatts | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0447 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4644 gigawatts | 0.0729 gigawatts | 1.18 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ireland?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ireland was 1.18 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0006 gigawatts in 2009.
- How does Ireland rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Ireland ranks 56th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78,604.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.