Solar Energy In The European Union
Solar energy in the European Union is obtained from Solar Photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal energy.
During 2010, the European solar heating yield was 17.3 TWh, annual turnover 2.6 Billion € and employment 33,500 persons (1 job for 80 kW new capacity). Turnover is concentrated in local small and medium businesses. In Europe, 21.9 GW of photovoltaics systems were connected to the grid in 2011, compared to 13.4 GW in 2010. The annual turnover of the European Photovoltaic market is of approximately €36 billion.
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