Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in South Korea
South Korea: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 26.68 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in South Korea, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in South Korea is 26.68 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 994.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in South Korea peaked at 26.68 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.004 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places South Korea 10th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 0.1041 gigawatts | 0.004 gigawatts | 0.524 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.84 gigawatts | 0.651 gigawatts | 10.85 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.68 gigawatts | 14.76 gigawatts | 26.68 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More energy & mining data for South Korea
- Fuel imports 25.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 7.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in South Korea?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in South Korea was 26.68 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 26.68 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.004 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does South Korea rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- South Korea ranks 10th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 994.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.