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Table 1
Evolution of the cumulative solar electrical capacities until 2050 [15,16,17].
| Year | 2017 [GW] | 2020 [GW] | 2025 [GW] | 2030 [GW] | 2040 [GW] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual Installations | 403 | – | – | – | – |
| Greenpeace (reference scenario) | – | 332 | 413 | 494 | 635 |
| Greenpeace (advanced [r]evolution scenario) | – | 844 | 2000 | 3725 | 6678 |
| IEA New Policy Scenario 2016 | – | 481 | 715 | 949 | 1405 |
| IEA 450 ppm Scenario 2016* | – | 517 | 814 | 1278 | 2108 |
| IEA New Policy Scenario 2017* | – | 498 | 939 | 1295 | 2067 |
| IEA Sustainable Development Scenario 2017* | – | 545 | 1188 | 1846 | 3246 |
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