Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Poland
Poland: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 20.2 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Poland, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Poland recorded 20.2 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.0% on the previous year and up 77,161.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Poland peaked at 20.2 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0011 gigawatts, in 2011.
That places Poland 13th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2911 gigawatts | 0.0011 gigawatts | 1.5 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 11.72 gigawatts | 3.79 gigawatts | 20.2 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 10 South Korea 26.68 gigawatts compare
- 11 Netherlands 24.05 gigawatts compare
- 12 France 21.15 gigawatts compare
- 14 Turkey 19.88 gigawatts compare
- 15 Vietnam 18.66 gigawatts compare
- 16 United Kingdom 17.88 gigawatts compare
More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Poland?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Poland was 20.2 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 20.2 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0011 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does Poland rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Poland ranks 13th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77,161.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.