French Guiana Solar Power: Generation, Share and Trend
French Guiana generated 60.0 GWh of electricity from solar in 2023, 6.1% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 132nd largest solar power producer in 2023 of the 180 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Solar supplied 5.6% of the world's electricity in 2023. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- French Guiana generated 60.0 GWh of electricity from solar in 2023.
- Solar supplied 6.1% of French Guiana's electricity in 2023.
- French Guiana was the 132nd largest solar power producer in 2023 among the 180 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- French Guiana's solar generation in 2023 was 20% higher than in 2018, when it was 50.0 GWh.
- French Guiana's solar generation in 2023 was 50% higher than in 2013, when it was 40.0 GWh.
- French Guiana's solar generation peaked at 60.0 GWh in 2020.
- French Guiana's solar share in 2023 was close to the world share of 5.6%.
- French Guiana had 70 MW of solar generating capacity in 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar generation | 60.0 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Share of French Guiana's electricity | 6.1% | 2023 · Ember |
| World share of solar | 5.6% | 2023 · Ember |
| Rank by solar generation (each country's latest year) | 132 of 180 | 2023 · Ember |
| Solar capacity | 70 MW | 2023 · Ember |
Solar Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023Annual statistics through 2023, GWh
| Year | Solar |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 60.0 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2023, % of generation
| Year | French Guiana | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 4.5% | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 5.4% | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 5.4% | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 5.5% | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 6.3% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 6.2% | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.0 GWh | 6.1% | 5.6% | 70 MW |
| 2022 | 50.0 GWh | 5.3% | 4.6% | 60 MW |
| 2021 | 60.0 GWh | 6.2% | 3.7% | 60 MW |
| 2020 | 60.0 GWh | 6.3% | 3.2% | 60 MW |
| 2019 | 50.0 GWh | 5.3% | 2.6% | 50 MW |
| 2018 | 50.0 GWh | 5.4% | 2.2% | 50 MW |
| 2017 | 50.0 GWh | 5.4% | 1.8% | 50 MW |
| 2016 | 50.0 GWh | 5.5% | 1.3% | 50 MW |
| 2015 | 50.0 GWh | 5.4% | 1.1% | 50 MW |
| 2014 | 50.0 GWh | 5.4% | 0.8% | 40 MW |
Full year by year history for French Guiana
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.