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Table 1
World-wide scenarios of cumulative solar photovoltaic electrical capacities until 2040.
| Year | 2020 (GW) | 2025 (GW) | 2030 (GW) | 2040 (GW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual installations | 773 | |||
| Greenpeace (advanced [r] evolution scenario) | 844 | 2000 | 3725 | 6678 |
| LUT 100% RES Power 2017 | 1168 | 3513 | 6980 | 13805 |
| LUT 100% Energy 2019 | 1097 | 1628 | 12951 | 30531 |
| BNEF NEO 2020 | 772 | 1534 | 2382 | 5009 |
| IRENA 2019 reference case* | 514 | 1020 | 2017 | 3122 |
| IRENA 2019 REmap case* | 583 | 1358 | 3151 | 5761 |
| IEA New Policy Scenario 2016 | 481 | 715 | 949 | 1405 |
| IEA 450 ppm Scenario 2016** | 517 | 814 | 1278 | 2108 |
| IEA Stated Policy Scenario 2020*** | 687 | 1319 | 2019 | 3665 |
| IEA Sustainable Development Scenario 2020**** | 721 | 1774 | 3125 | 5891 |
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