Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Taiwan
Taiwan: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Taiwan, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Taiwan stood at 14.28 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 2,145.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Taiwan peaked at 14.28 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Taiwan 17th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 0.0022 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0095 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 gigawatts | 0.0346 gigawatts | 4.15 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.99 gigawatts | 5.82 gigawatts | 14.28 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs. GDP per capita 39.1% (2023)
- Vegetable oil supply per person vs. GDP per capita 23.44 kilograms per year per capita (2023)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 81,206 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 6.23 billion cubic meters (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Taiwan?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Taiwan was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.28 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Taiwan rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Taiwan ranks 17th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,145.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.