Solar power in Greece
| Solar power in Greece | |
|---|---|
Irradiation map of Greece | |
| Installed capacity | 9.27 GW (2024) |
| Annual generation | 12.27 TWh (2024) |
| Capacity per capita | 886 W (2024) |
| Share of electricity | 21.4% (2024) |
| Global rank (by capacity) | 21st (2024) |
Solar power in Greece has been driven by a combination of government incentives and equipment cost reductions. The installation boom started in the late 2000s with feed-in tariffs has evolved into a market featuring auctions, power purchase agreements, and self-generation. The country's relatively high level of solar insolation is an advantage boosting the effectiveness of solar panels; within Europe, Greece receives 50% more solar irradiation than Germany.
In 2022, solar power accounted for 12.6% of total electricity generation in Greece, up from 0.3% in 2010 and less than 0.1% in 2000. The national government's 2023 National Energy & Climate Plan anticipates solar PV capacity rising from 4.8 GW in 2022 to 14.1 GW in 2030, and 34.5 GW in 2050.
At the end of 2024, the installed capacity was at 9.6 GW, double the capacity compared to two years before.