Maldives Solar Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The Maldives generated 60.0 GWh of electricity from solar in 2024, 7.1% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 134th largest solar power producer in 2024 of the 180 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Solar supplied 7.0% of the world's electricity in 2024. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The Maldives generated 60.0 GWh of electricity from solar in 2024.
- Solar supplied 7.1% of the Maldives' electricity in 2024.
- The Maldives was the 134th largest solar power producer in 2024 among the 180 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The Maldives' solar generation in 2024 was 100% higher than in 2019, when it was 30.0 GWh.
- The Maldives' solar generation in 2024 was 500% higher than in 2014, when it was 10.0 GWh.
- The Maldives' solar generation peaked at 60.0 GWh in 2022.
- The Maldives' solar share in 2024 was close to the world share of 7.0%.
- The Maldives had 70 MW of solar generating capacity in 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar generation | 60.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Share of the Maldives' electricity | 7.1% | 2024 · Ember |
| World share of solar | 7.0% | 2024 · Ember |
| Rank by solar generation (each country's latest year) | 134 of 180 | 2024 · Ember |
| Solar capacity | 70 MW | 2024 · Ember |
Solar Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, 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 | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 50.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 60.0 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2024, % of generation
| Year | Maldives | 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 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 3.8% | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 4.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 7.1% | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.0 GWh | 7.1% | 7.0% | 70 MW |
| 2023 | 60.0 GWh | 7.1% | 5.6% | 50 MW |
| 2022 | 60.0 GWh | 7.1% | 4.6% | 50 MW |
| 2021 | 50.0 GWh | 6.0% | 3.7% | 40 MW |
| 2020 | 40.0 GWh | 4.9% | 3.2% | 40 MW |
| 2019 | 30.0 GWh | 3.7% | 2.6% | 30 MW |
| 2018 | 30.0 GWh | 3.8% | 2.2% | 20 MW |
| 2017 | 20.0 GWh | 2.7% | 1.8% | 10 MW |
| 2016 | 10.0 GWh | 1.5% | 1.3% | 10 MW |
| 2015 | 10.0 GWh | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0 GW |
Full year by year history for Maldives
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.