US Virgin Islands Solar Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The US Virgin Islands generated 20.0 GWh of electricity from solar in 2023, 2.9% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 157th largest solar power producer in 2023 of the 181 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
- The US Virgin Islands generated 20.0 GWh of electricity from solar in 2023.
- Solar supplied 2.9% of the US Virgin Islands' electricity in 2023.
- The US Virgin Islands was the 157th largest solar power producer in 2023 among the 181 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The US Virgin Islands' solar generation in 2023 was 100% higher than in 2018, when it was 10.0 GWh.
- The US Virgin Islands' solar generation in 2023 was 20.0 GWh, up from none in 2013.
- The US Virgin Islands' solar generation peaked at 20.0 GWh in 2021.
- The US Virgin Islands' solar share in 2023 was below the world share of 5.6%.
- The US Virgin Islands had 10 MW of solar generating capacity in 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar generation | 20.0 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Share of the US Virgin Islands' electricity | 2.9% | 2023 · Ember |
| World share of solar | 5.6% | 2023 · Ember |
| Rank by solar generation (each country's latest year) | 157 of 181 | 2023 · Ember |
| Solar capacity | 10 MW | 2023 · Ember |
Solar Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023| 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 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 20.0 GWh |
| Year | US Virgin Islands | 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 | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.0 GWh | 2.9% | 5.6% | 10 MW |
| 2022 | 20.0 GWh | 2.9% | 4.6% | 10 MW |
| 2021 | 20.0 GWh | 3.0% | 3.7% | 10 MW |
| 2020 | 10.0 GWh | 1.6% | 3.2% | 10 MW |
| 2019 | 10.0 GWh | 1.5% | 2.6% | 10 MW |
| 2018 | 10.0 GWh | 1.6% | 2.2% | 10 MW |
| 2017 | 10.0 GWh | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0 GW |
| 2016 | 10.0 GWh | 1.3% | 1.3% | 10 MW |
| 2015 | 10.0 GWh | 1.3% | 1.1% | 10 MW |
| 2014 | 10.0 GWh | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0 GW |
Full year by year history for US Virgin Islands
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.
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World Power Monitor. (2023). US Virgin Islands Solar Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/us-virgin-islands/solar/
World Power Monitor. US Virgin Islands Solar Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2023. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/us-virgin-islands/solar/
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