So which countries in the world use more solar energy than the rest? Well, Germany and Spain have added more with their government’s support, and a lot has been said lately about China’s increases in use, but what about the US. How much have we really done to keep America beautiful?

At number 10 is India with 120 megawatts, is keeping up with a fast increase in demand for electricity
and very high irradiation and its goal is to reach 20 gigawatt by 2020.
At number 9 is France with 272 megawatts, has a well planned programs and policies in place.
At number 8 is China with 305 megawatts, has not installed many solar panel units for being a major manufacturer of them.
At number 7 is Belgium with 363 megawatts, has a tax rebate certificate program.
At number 6 is Czech Republic at 465 megawatts is due to ample administration policies that installed more solar power than any other country on this list, other than number 1.
At number 5 is Italy with 1,167 megawatts is from plenty of sunshine and meter-monitoring, and they install more in a couple of months than California does all year.
At number 4 is the US with 1,650 MW with the state policies as the major force behind the increase in the country, more could come with national legislation.
At number 3 is Japan with 2, 633 megawatts, their success is a combination of what works in the other countries listed below, government programs, online metering and monitoring, and support of local authorities.
At number 2 is Spain with 3, 386 megawatts is because of its high priority focus from the national government level to design its entire industry.
At number 1 is Germany with 9, 785 megawatts is the leader in the world of solar energy from rebates, financing, variety of companies, a positive PR image and very involved public.