About 8GW of solar power systems were connected to electrical networks in Europe in 2015, according to estimates by SolarPower Europe.
Demand for solar power systems in European countries increased by around 15% year-on-year, compared to 6.95GW of new grid-connected solar power capacity in 2014.
SolarPower Europe chief executive officer James Watson said: “It is good to see the European solar power sector again on the growth path in 2015.
“Peaking in 2011, demand for solar power installations in Europe declinedfor three consecutive years. Europe’s solar growth in 2015, however, is primarily based on the strong UK market, demand for solar systems in most other countries stayed flat or declined.
“Solar needs clear signals from policy makers in Europe to be able to contribute to achieving the climate goals agreed in Paris.”
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Europe adds 8GW of new Solar
SolarPower Europe says sector grows in 2015 for first time since 2011
By EBS