Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Palau
Palau: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.0193 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Palau, 2005–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Palau recorded 0.0193 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 1,610.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Palau peaked at 0.0193 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2005.
Palau ranks 142nd 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 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.0014 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0027 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0097 gigawatts | 0.0024 gigawatts | 0.0193 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Palau
- Fuel imports 24.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 2.1% (2018)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 1,165 tonnes (2022)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 0.0% (2021)
- Access to electricity in urban vs. rural areas 100.0% (2024)
- Share of the population with access to electricity 100.0% (2024)
- Access to electricity vs. GDP per capita 100.0% (2024)
- Number of people with and without electricity access 17,695 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Palau?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Palau was 0.0193 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0193 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2005.
- How does Palau rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Palau ranks 142nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,610.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau 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.