In 2018, the new solar power 8 gw increased 36% year-on-year

Data according to the European solar industry association SolarPower Europe, the European Union in 2018, about 8 installed. 0 gigawatts of solar power generation system, compared with 2017 eu 28 grid 5 new solar energy. 9 gw year-on-year growth of 36%.

solar installation across Europe in 2018 grew by about 20%, to 11. 0 gw, higher than the year before 9. 2 gw.

SolarPower Europe's chief executive, Walburga Hemetsberger said: & other; I'm glad to see Europe once again fully embrace solar energy. Solar energy is one of the most popular energy in eu citizens, which is the most general, is usually the lowest cost of power supply, and with the reduction of cost we just stand in Europe solar long-term upward trend of the development of the starting point. ”

SolarPower Europe's policy director Auré LieBeauvais commented: & other; The next two years, we will see the strong demand for solar power in Europe. One of the main reason is that the upcoming eu goal in 2020, many members will choose low-cost solar power to fulfill its obligations.

Beauvais added: & other; The European Union has completed the first step, that is, by calling for trade measures of solar panels, and through the clean energy legislative package to ensure that a very active solar frame, this stage is to realize the significant growth of solar energy. Now the European Union member states must carry out the right national climate and energy program to maintain this solar energy boom. ”

in 2018, Europe's largest solar market is Germany, 2 new interconnection capacity. 96 gw, installation of 1 than in 2017. A 68% increase in 76 gigawatts. 1 followed by Turkey, installed. 64 gigawatts, fell 37% year-on-year, this is mainly because the country's financial crisis led to reduced demand. As a rising star solar & other; Star of market & throughout; , the Netherlands in 2018 was rated as Europe's third largest solar market, increased about 1. 4 gw, and in 2017 to 0. 77 gw, & the first time into the other; Solar gigawatt club & throughout; 。

SolarPower executive consultant and Europe market intelligence director Michael Schmela said: & other; 28 countries despite the solar market in 2018, 36% growth is impressive, but at the end of last year from China's sudden demand in Europe high quality panel supply shortages, forcing some developers postponed to complete the project in 2019. However, the good news is that 2019 will be a good year European solar power. ”