In 2003 the world generated 2 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar electricity. By 2012 that figure jumped to 93 TWh! In the graphic above you can see the explosive growth of solar energy around the globe. Germany leads the way, followed by Spain, Italy, and Japan, while China and the US are neck and neck. One thing is for sure – solar is here to stay. Read more at Shrink That Footprint.
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