Electricity production from solar energy by electric utilities Japan FY 2013-2022

Published by
Catharina Klein,
Mar 1, 2024

In the fiscal year 2022, the electric power production from solar power by electric utilities in Japan amounted to 21.7 terawatt-hours. Figures increased significantly since fiscal 2016 and peaked in the most recent year. Solar energy represented the largest renewable energy source in Japan, followed by hydropower.

Electric power generation from solar power by electric utilities in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2022 (in terawatt-hours)

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

March 2024

Region

Japan

Survey time period

fiscal years 2013 to 2022; the fiscal year in Japan starts on April 1st and ends on March 31st of the following year

Supplementary notes

Due to the launch of the licensing system in fiscal 2016, certain operators’ electric power generation that had been counted as for self-consumption has instead been counted as for electricity utilities since fiscal 2016.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Solar energy in Japan "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Solar energy in Japan

Overview

4

Solar heating systems

3

Electricity production and capacity

6

PV module shipments

6

PV system prices

5

Impact on Japanese citizens

6

Further related statistics

16

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Solar energy in JapanEnergy sector in JapanClimate change in JapanRenewable energy in JapanEnvironmental technology in Japan
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.