Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Israel
Israel: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 5.36 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Israel, 2005–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Israel is 5.36 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 725.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Israel peaked at 5.36 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2005.
Israel ranks 30th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0063 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.0245 gigawatts | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.755 gigawatts | 0.0699 gigawatts | 1.89 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.16 gigawatts | 2.41 gigawatts | 5.36 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More energy & mining data for Israel
- Fuel imports 10.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 5.3% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Israel?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Israel was 5.36 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 5.36 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2005.
- How does Israel rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Israel ranks 30th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 725.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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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Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.