Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Philippines
Philippines: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 2.95 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Philippines, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Philippines stood at 2.95 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 65.3% on the previous year and up 8,738.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Philippines peaked at 2.95 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2004.
Philippines ranks 39th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.3876 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.9947 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.77 gigawatts | 1.07 gigawatts | 2.95 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Philippines?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Philippines was 2.95 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.95 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2004.
- How does Philippines rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Philippines ranks 39th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,738.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.