Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Uruguay
Uruguay: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.3166 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Uruguay, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 0.3166 gigawatts for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 9,895.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Uruguay peaked at 0.3166 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2011.
Uruguay ranks 83rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0992 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.2497 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.2773 gigawatts | 0.2536 gigawatts | 0.3166 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Uruguay
- Fuel imports 14.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 54.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Uruguay?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Uruguay was 0.3166 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3166 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does Uruguay rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Uruguay ranks 83rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,895.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.