Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Korea
Korea: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 37,860 terawatt-hours in 2025. β Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Korea, 1971β2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Korea recorded 37,860 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 795.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Korea peaked at 37,860 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Korea 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.46 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 4.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.33 terawatt-hours | 5.28 terawatt-hours | 566.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,903 terawatt-hours | 773.42 terawatt-hours | 14,193 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,555 terawatt-hours | 19,338 terawatt-hours | 37,860 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Korea
More energy & mining data for Korea
- Fuel imports 25.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Korea?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Korea was 37,860 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 37,860 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Korea rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Korea ranks 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 795.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) β 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.