As of May 2023, there were roughly 18 gigawatts of solar power under construction in Europe. Southern European countries accounted for the largest share of this capacity, at almost 13 gigawatts. Europe had also 160 gigawatts of solar in the pre-construction stage, and 39 gigawatts had been announced.
Prospective solar power capacity in Europe as of May 2023, by status and region
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Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
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Western Europe
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Global Energy Monitor. (May 30, 2023). Prospective solar power capacity in Europe as of May 2023, by status and region (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1427414/solar-power-pipeline-by-region-and-status-europe/
Global Energy Monitor. "Prospective solar power capacity in Europe as of May 2023, by status and region (in gigawatts)." Chart. May 30, 2023. Statista. Accessed July 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1427414/solar-power-pipeline-by-region-and-status-europe/
Global Energy Monitor. (2023). Prospective solar power capacity in Europe as of May 2023, by status and region (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1427414/solar-power-pipeline-by-region-and-status-europe/
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