5 Countries with Highest Solar Energy Generation Per Capita

In this article we are going to list the 5 countries with highest solar energy generation per capita. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 25 countries with highest solar energy generation per capita.

5. Belgium

Solar energy generation per capita (in MW/ million): 591.1

In 2021, 27% of Belgium’s total installed power generation capacity came from solar, and in May, for the first time, Belgium produced enough wind and solar energy to cover its total energy needs for nearly a day, with solar contributing the lion’s share.

4. Japan

Solar energy generation per capita (in MW/ million): 630.0

The country with the highest solar energy generation per capita in Asia is Japan, leading the fight against climate change. Silicon shortages and poorly considered tariffs have been considered to be impediments in the industry’s growth in Japan.

3. Germany

Solar energy generation per capita (in MW/ million): 791.6

Germany is one of the countries with the highest solar energy generation per capita, but as the country gears towards its first non-nuclear winter, clean energy is likely to take a backseat to ensuring that its residents have the necessary energy to get through winter comfortably.

2. Australia

Solar energy generation per capita (in MW/ million): 1,031.3

Australia’s households have led its solar revolution, and are close to adding near-record rooftop solar capacity. However, at the same time, large-scale solar projects have stalled, leading to an overall growth slowdown.

1. Netherlands

Solar energy generation per capita (in MW/ million): 1,081.3

The Netherlands is one of the countries pushing the hardest for green energy and tops the list of the 25 countries with the highest solar energy generation per capita. Despite a population of less than 18 million, the Netherlands is one of the top 10 solar energy producers overall.

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