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Share of global solar PV capacity expansion

The proportion of global new solar photovoltaic capacity additions accounted for by a leading country.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2016
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Share of global solar PV capacity expansion by region

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Share of global solar PV capacity expansion by regionShare of global solar PV capacity expansion by region. 2 categories, highest is Global at 50%. China Global 50% 50%
Share of global solar PV capacity expansion by regionShare of global solar PV capacity expansion by region. 2 categories, highest is Global at 50%. China Global 50% 50%
Share of global solar PV capacity expansion by regionShare of global solar PV capacity expansion by region. 2 categories, highest is Global at 50%. China Global 50% 50%
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Share of global solar PV capacity expansion by region
Category Source Type Value
Global IEA Actual 50%
China IEA Actual 50%
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Global 1 record
2016 50% IEA · 31 Dec 2016 actual
China 1 record
2016 50% IEA · 31 Dec 2016 actual

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Market Report Series: Renewables 2017 IEA — 2

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