Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark
Denmark: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 4,491 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark is 4,491 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.9% on the previous year and up 643.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark peaked at 4,491 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Denmark 42nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0.1611 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0.3194 terawatt-hours | +98.3% |
| 1998 | 0.4 terawatt-hours | +25.2% |
| 1999 | 0.8806 terawatt-hours | +120.1% |
| 2000 | 1.2 terawatt-hours | +36.3% |
| 2001 | 1.2 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.28 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 1.52 terawatt-hours | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 1.84 terawatt-hours | +21.0% |
| 2005 | 2.16 terawatt-hours | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 2.21 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 2.49 terawatt-hours | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 2.62 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 3.75 terawatt-hours | +43.0% |
| 2010 | 6.16 terawatt-hours | +64.3% |
| 2011 | 15.13 terawatt-hours | +145.6% |
| 2012 | 103.86 terawatt-hours | +586.4% |
| 2013 | 517.54 terawatt-hours | +398.3% |
| 2014 | 595.52 terawatt-hours | +15.1% |
| 2015 | 604.26 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 743.78 terawatt-hours | +23.1% |
| 2017 | 751.49 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 952.97 terawatt-hours | +26.8% |
| 2019 | 963.27 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 1,181 terawatt-hours | +22.6% |
| 2021 | 1,309 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2022 | 2,385 terawatt-hours | +82.2% |
| 2023 | 3,658 terawatt-hours | +53.4% |
| 2024 | 3,776 terawatt-hours | +3.2% |
| 2025 | 4,491 terawatt-hours | +18.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 4,491 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,936 terawatt-hours, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 4,491 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +586.4% | 15.13 terawatt-hours | 103.86 terawatt-hours |
| 2013 | +398.3% | 103.86 terawatt-hours | 517.54 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1761 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.8806 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.03 terawatt-hours | 1.2 terawatt-hours | 3.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 525.4 terawatt-hours | 6.16 terawatt-hours | 963.27 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,800 terawatt-hours | 1,181 terawatt-hours | 4,491 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More energy & mining data for Denmark
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -6.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 6.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Denmark was 4,491 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 4,491 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Denmark rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Denmark ranks 42nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 643.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.