Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Russia
Russia: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 2.55 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Russia, 2010–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Russia is 2.55 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 733.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Russia peaked at 2.55 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2010.
Russia ranks 40th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3894 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 1.43 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.13 gigawatts | 1.77 gigawatts | 2.55 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More energy & mining data for Russia
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals exports 7.4% (2021)
- Gas production 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 43.1% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 54.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Russia?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Russia was 2.55 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2010.
- How does Russia rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Russia ranks 40th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 733.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.