Solar pv cumulative capacity in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Solar pv cumulative capacity was 5.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar pv cumulative capacity in United Arab Emirates, 2009–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 5.65 for solar pv cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 20,626.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar pv cumulative capacity in United Arab Emirates peaked at 5.65 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.01, in 2009.
That places United Arab Emirates 27th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.2727 | 0.0108 | 1.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.88 | 2.23 | 5.65 | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for United Arab Emirates
- Fuel imports 4.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2023)
- Gas production 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 586.29 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,674 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 68.2% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 51.38 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar pv cumulative capacity in United Arab Emirates?
- Solar pv cumulative capacity in United Arab Emirates was 5.65 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar pv cumulative capacity recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 5.65 in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar pv cumulative capacity recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.01 in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for solar pv cumulative capacity?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 27th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar pv cumulative capacity rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20,626.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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