Solar PV capacity installments increased notably from just one megawatt in 2008 to over 13.8 gigawatts in 2023. Initially, growth rates were exponential, however, since 2016, annual growth rates notably slowed. Nevertheless, in the last two years, installations started growing at a faster pace again. England accounts by far for the largest share of solar capacity in the United Kingdom.
Cumulative installed capacity of solar photovoltaic power in England from 2008 to 2023
(in megawatts)
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