Solar energy generation vs. capacity in CIS (EI)
CIS (EI): Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 15,220 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in CIS (EI), 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, solar energy generation vs. capacity in CIS (EI) stood at 15,220 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.5% on the previous year and up 3,602.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in CIS (EI) peaked at 15,220 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0007 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0074 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 467.96 terawatt-hours | 0.2401 terawatt-hours | 1,685 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,594 terawatt-hours | 3,399 terawatt-hours | 15,220 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for CIS (EI)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 7,984 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production 7,984 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 66.0% (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 6.4% (2025)
- Electricity generation from nuclear 238.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Annual percentage change in primary energy use 0.4% (2025)
- Coal production 3,191 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Primary energy use 11,292 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 6.4% (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use 44.06 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in CIS (EI)?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in CIS (EI) was 15,220 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in CIS (EI)?
- The highest recorded value was 15,220 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in CIS (EI)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does CIS (EI) rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- CIS (EI) ranks 2nd out of 2 groups with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in CIS (EI)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,602.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this CIS (EI) data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.