Solar pv cumulative capacity in South Africa
South Africa: Solar pv cumulative capacity was 8.45 in 2024. β Volatile
Solar pv cumulative capacity in South Africa, 2010β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar pv cumulative capacity in South Africa is 8.45, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.7% on the previous year and up 695.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar pv cumulative capacity in South Africa peaked at 8.45 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.002, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 23rd of 188 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 | 1.06 | 0.002 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.61 | 3.2 | 8.45 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More energy & mining data for South Africa
- Fuel imports 17.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 30.3% (2025)
- Gas production 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar pv cumulative capacity in South Africa?
- Solar pv cumulative capacity in South Africa was 8.45 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar pv cumulative capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.45 in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar pv cumulative capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.002 in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for solar pv cumulative capacity?
- South Africa ranks 23rd out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar pv cumulative capacity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 695.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Solar pv cumulative capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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