Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Samoa
Samoa: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.0157 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Samoa, 2007–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Samoa is 0.0157 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 398.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Samoa peaked at 0.0157 gigawatts in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2007.
Samoa ranks 143rd 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 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.0071 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.0157 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0157 gigawatts | 0.0157 gigawatts | 0.0157 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
More energy & mining data for Samoa
- Fuel imports 19.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.3% (2024)
- 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 33.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 54.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Samoa?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Samoa was 0.0157 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0157 gigawatts in 2018.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does Samoa rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Samoa ranks 143rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 398.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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.