In 2023, it was estimated that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with an output of around 840.6 gigawatts were newly installed in Asia, making this the leading region in the world based on new installation capacity. By comparison, North America's solar PV capacity amounted to 155.9 gigawatts.
Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2023, by region
(in megawatts)
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IRENA. (March 27, 2024). Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2023, by region (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/
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