In 2020, the European Union produced roughly 144 terawatt hours of solar energy. This amount is projected to grow to some 450 terawatt hours by 2030 according to a scenario based on stated policies. By 2050, solar power production is projected to reach almost 1.6 petawatt hours.
Solar electricity generation in the European Union in 2020, with a projection based on stated policies for 2025 to 2050
(in terawatt hours)
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Ember. (January 11, 2023). Solar electricity generation in the European Union in 2020, with a projection based on stated policies for 2025 to 2050 (in terawatt hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1424532/solar-electricity-production-forecast-european-union/
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Ember. (2023). Solar electricity generation in the European Union in 2020, with a projection based on stated policies for 2025 to 2050 (in terawatt hours). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1424532/solar-electricity-production-forecast-european-union/
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