Largest Solar Power Capacity by Country
Countries with the largest installed solar photovoltaic capacity, ranked by gigawatts (GW). China leads with over 1,200 GW — more than the rest of the top 10 combined. The United States trails far behind at 212 GW, with India, Germany, and Japan rounding out the top five.
Data
| # | Country | Solar PV Capacity (GW) | % of Electricity Generation | Capacity per Capita (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,202.18 | 11.1% | 854 |
| 2 | United States | 211.61 | 8.6% | 626 |
| 3 | India | 135.50 | 9.4% | 95 |
| 4 | Germany | 106.27 | 17.9% | 1,265 |
| 5 | Japan | 92.21 | 9.8% | 752 |
| 6 | Brazil | 64.69 | 11.8% | 292 |
| 7 | Spain | 47.21 | 21.9% | 997 |
| 8 | Italy | 41.19 | 16.9% | 676 |
| 9 | Australia | 41.07 | 19.7% | 1,494 |
| 10 | France | 31.23 | 5.6% | 456 |
| 11 | South Korea | 30.35 | 6.1% | 589 |
| 12 | Netherlands | 25.88 | 21.1% | 1,471 |
| 13 | Turkey | 25.47 | 10.5% | 301 |
| 14 | Poland | 25.42 | 11.3% | 663 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 21.66 | 6.6% | 315 |
| 16 | Vietnam | 19.25 | 7.4% | 180 |
| 17 | Taiwan | 15.47 | 5.6% | 655 |
| 18 | Mexico | 12.93 | 7.4% | 98 |
| 19 | Chile | 12.14 | 25.1% | 636 |
| 20 | South Africa | 11.26 | 8.0% | 184 |