Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Netherlands
Netherlands: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 24.05 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Netherlands, 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 Netherlands is 24.05 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 2,286.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Netherlands peaked at 24.05 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.013 gigawatts, in 2000.
Netherlands ranks 11th 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 | 0.0442 gigawatts | 0.013 gigawatts | 0.069 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 gigawatts | 0.09 gigawatts | 7.23 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.72 gigawatts | 11.11 gigawatts | 24.05 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More energy & mining data for Netherlands
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- Gas production 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 77.69 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,235 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Netherlands?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Netherlands was 24.05 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 24.05 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.013 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Netherlands rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Netherlands ranks 11th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,286.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.