How much solar power does Belgium have?

Belgium had 4,254 MW of solar power generating 3,563 GWh of electricity in 2018. In 2015 PV solar power accounted for around 4% of Belgium's total electricity demand, the 4th highest penetration figure in the world, although the country is some way behind the leaders Germany, Italy and Greece at between 7% and 8% of electricity demand.

How many solar panels are installed in Belgium in 2022?

According to the Belgian energy association, Energie Commune, the country installed 1.8GW of new solar capacity last year, breaking the record for annual installations set in 2022 with 1.3GW of capacity and pushing the country’s total operating solar portfolio to 9.9GW.

How has Belgium's solar capacity changed over the years?

According to data from Energie Commune, Belgium's operational solar capacity has increased annually since 2020. Between 2017 and 2018, annual solar capacity grew by 23%, followed by a 20.7% increase from 2019 to 2020. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a remarkable growth of 37.1%, reaching a new high.

Will 2023 be a record year for Belgium's solar industry?

As was common last year in the global solar sector, 2023 proved to be a record-breaking year for Belgium’s solar industry.

How many PV systems did Belgium install last year?

Belgium installed around 1.8 GW of new PV systems last year, according to new figures from the Belgian association Energie Commune, which was formerly known as Association belge pour la Promotion des Energies Renouvelables (APERe). In 2022, 1,060 MW were installed, followed by 850 MW in 2021, 1,010 MW in 2020, 544 MW in 2019, and 367 MW in 2018.

Does Belgium have a solar industry?

In recent years, Belgium's solar industry has seen continuous growth in operational capacity. According to data from Energie Commune, Belgium's operational solar capacity has increased annually since 2020. Between 2017 and 2018, annual solar capacity grew by 23%, followed by a 20.7% increase from 2019 to 2020.