Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Malaysia
Malaysia: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 2.3 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Malaysia, 2007–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Malaysia is 2.3 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and up 1,252.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Malaysia peaked at 2.3 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0004 gigawatts, in 2007.
That places Malaysia 43rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 0.0005 gigawatts | 0.0004 gigawatts | 0.0005 gigawatts | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.2441 gigawatts | 0.0005 gigawatts | 0.8217 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.92 gigawatts | 1.48 gigawatts | 2.3 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More energy & mining data for Malaysia
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2025)
- Gas production 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 802.34 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 22,301 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 11.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Malaysia?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Malaysia was 2.3 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.3 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0004 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does Malaysia rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Malaysia ranks 43rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,252.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.