This statistic shows the installed capacity of sites generating electricity from solar energy in England in 2016 and 2017, by region. In 2017, the South West had an installed capacity of 3,180.7 megawatts for the generation of electricity from solar energy, making it the English region with largest solar PV capacity.
Installed capacity of sites generating electricity from solar energy in England in 2016 and 2017, by region (in megawatts)
This statistic shows the installed capacity of sites generating electricity from solar energy in England in 2016 and 2017, by region. In 2017, the South West had an installed capacity of 3,180.7 megawatts for the generation of electricity from solar energy, making it the English region with largest solar PV capacity.
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| 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| South West | 3,063.3 | 3,180.7 |
| South East | 1,987 | 2,058.7 |
| East | 1,883.7 | 1,924.3 |
| East Midlands | 1,356.1 | 1,474 |
| West Midlands | 745.4 | 841.5 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 511.5 | 543.1 |
| North West | 479.5 | 536 |
| North East | 210.6 | 213.7 |
| London | 110.6 | 113.2 |
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