| Solar Photovoltaic Global Capacity | |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.6 |
| 1996 | 0.7 |
| 1997 | 0.8 |
| 1998 | 0.9 |
| 1999 | 1.2 |
| 2000 | 1.4 |
| 2001 | 1.8 |
| 2002 | 2.2 |
| 2003 | 2.8 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 5.4 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 100 |
Gigawatts
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The use of renewable energy sources, like solar power, is on the rise around the world. This chart shows the exponential growth of solar photovoltaic global capacity in recent decades. To see 7 More Reasons for Optimism on Climate Change, click to Read the Article.