Mapped: Solar Power by Country in 2021

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In 2020, solar power saw its largest-ever annual capacity expansion at 127 gigawatts. Here’s a snapshot of solar power capacity by country.

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Mapped: Solar Power by Country in 2021

In 2020, solar power saw its largest-ever annual capacity expansion at 127 gigawatts. Here’s a snapshot of solar power capacity by country.


First published: November 17, 2021 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: IRENA – Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021

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