Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ukraine
Ukraine: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 5.5 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ukraine, 2010–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ukraine stood at 5.5 gigawatts.
That represents a change of down 31.8% on the previous year and up 571.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ukraine peaked at 8.06 gigawatts in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0025 gigawatts, in 2010.
That places Ukraine 29th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 1.31 gigawatts | 0.0025 gigawatts | 5.94 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4 gigawatts | 5.5 gigawatts | 8.06 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Ukraine
- Fuel imports 12.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.2% (2024)
- Gas production 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 0.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ukraine?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Ukraine was 5.5 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 8.06 gigawatts in 2021.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0025 gigawatts in 2010.
- How does Ukraine rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Ukraine ranks 29th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 571.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.