Copper in renewable energy
Overview of copper usage in renewable energy generation

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Installed power in 2011
Cumulative installed power to 2011
Copper use in 2011
Cumulative copper use to 2011
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Gigawatts (GW)
Gigawatts (GW)
Kilotons (kt)
Kilotons (kt)
Photovoltaics
30
70
150
350
Solar thermal electricity
0.46
1.76
2
7
Wind
40
238
120
714
Total for all three technologies
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272
1071

Question: What year did the copper distribution used in renewable energy and electricity generation amount to 272 kilotons (kt)?
Answer: The total amount of copper distribution used in renewable energy and electricity generation in 2011 was 272 kilotons (kt).