Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.2145 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in New Caledonia, 2005–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in New Caledonia stood at 0.2145 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 7,206.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in New Caledonia peaked at 0.2145 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2005.
New Caledonia ranks 92nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.0219 gigawatts | 0.0022 gigawatts | 0.1036 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1876 gigawatts | 0.1245 gigawatts | 0.2145 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for New Caledonia
- Fuel imports 22.3% (2015)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2015)
- Ores and metals exports 37.8% (2015)
- 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 0.0% (2015)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 14.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in New Caledonia?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in New Caledonia was 0.2145 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2145 gigawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2005.
- How does New Caledonia rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- New Caledonia ranks 92nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,206.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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.