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Table 1
World-wide scenarios of cumulative solar photovoltaic electrical capacities until 2040.
| Year | 2021 [GW] | 2025 [GW] | 2030 [GW] | 2040 [GW] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual Installations | 953 | |||
| Greenpeace (advanced [r]evolution scenario) | 2000 | 3725 | 6678 | |
| LUT 100% RES Power 2017 | 3513 | 6980 | 13 805 | |
| LUT 100% Energy 2019 | 1628 | 12 951 | 30 531 | |
| BNEF NEO 2020 | 1534 | 2382 | 5009 | |
| IRENA 2019 reference case* | 1020 | 2017 | 3122 | |
| IRENA 2019 REmap case* | 1358 | 3151 | 5761 | |
| IEA Stated Policy Scenario 2021** | 1365 | 2550 | 4516 | |
| IEA Sustainable Development Scenario** 2021 | 1630 | 3582 | 7421 | |
| IEA NZE Scenario** 2021 | 1916 | 4956 | 10 980 |
*2025 values are interpolated, as only 2016, 2030 and 2040 values are given.
**2025 value is interpolated, as only 2020, 2030 and 2040 values are given.
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