Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Italy
Italy: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 36.01 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Italy, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Italy recorded 36.01 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 22.7% on the previous year and up 95.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Italy peaked at 36.01 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.019 gigawatts, in 2000.
Italy ranks 8th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 0.2054 gigawatts | 0.019 gigawatts | 1.26 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.76 gigawatts | 3.59 gigawatts | 20.62 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.71 gigawatts | 21.35 gigawatts | 36.01 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More energy & mining data for Italy
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Italy?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Italy was 36.01 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 36.01 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.019 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Italy rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.