This statistic displays the average solar energy project size worldwide as of 2015, broken down by region. During this year, North America's average solar project size was about 11 megawatts. Developed nations seemed to be more interested in smaller-scale projects while large utility-scale projects seem more common in developing nations.
Solar energy project – additional information
Global solar energy demand has been increasing exponentially over the last decade as solar photovoltaic power has evolved from small scale applications to one of the fastest growing electricity sources. Recognized as a promising renewable energy technology, countries around the globe have started to develop various solar energy projects. Large utility-scale projects were more common in developing countries, while developed countries tended to be more involved in smaller-scale projects. In 2015, South America and Africa had, on average, the largest solar energy projects worldwide, with 64 and 45 megawatt solar energy projects on average, respectively.
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