Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Spain
Spain: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 36.25 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Spain, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Spain recorded 36.25 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 22.5% on the previous year and up 670.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Spain peaked at 36.25 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0103 gigawatts, in 2000.
Spain ranks 7th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.7589 gigawatts | 0.0103 gigawatts | 3.43 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.99 gigawatts | 3.88 gigawatts | 8.81 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.72 gigawatts | 10.14 gigawatts | 36.25 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Spain?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Spain was 36.25 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 36.25 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0103 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Spain rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Spain ranks 7th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 670.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.