Photovoltaics

National PV penetration in % of electricity demand base on 2017 capacities

In several countries, the PV contribution to the electricity demand has passed the 1 % mark. Germany is in first place in europe with 7,47 %.

Annual and cumulative installed PV-power 2017

Distribution of newly installed photovoltaic power worldwide 2012 vs. 2017

In 2012, the German PV market was still at the forefront of the global expansion of PV plants.
In the meantime, all of Europe seems to lose its connection with international development.

Global PV new build, 2006-2016 and forecast to 2019