Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Portugal
Portugal: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 5.64 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Portugal, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 5.64 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 45.7% on the previous year and up 1,258.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Portugal peaked at 5.64 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2000.
Portugal ranks 28th 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 | 0.021 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.115 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4363 gigawatts | 0.134 gigawatts | 0.9014 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.98 gigawatts | 1.1 gigawatts | 5.64 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2025)
- 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 5.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Portugal?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Portugal was 5.64 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.64 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Portugal rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Portugal ranks 28th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,258.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.