the graph below shows the use of solar energy in four different countries

The line chart illustrates the consumption of solar energy in the USA, Germany, Japan, and China between 1995 and 2015.

Overall

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, solar power usage increased significantly in both the USA and China,

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Japan experienced a steady decline. Germany’s consumption remained relatively stable throughout the period. In 1995, the United States was the largest user of solar energy, with just under 8,000 units, and

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figure rose steadily to approximately 18,000 by 2015. China,

on the other hand

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, began as the lowest consumer at around 1,000 units.

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, its usage grew gradually until 2005, after which it surged dramatically to nearly 12,000 in 2015, making it the second-largest consumer. Japan’s solar power consumption started at about 6,000 in 1995 and declined consistently over the 20-year period, ending at just under 4,000.

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, Germany’s figures fluctuated slightly between 2,000 and 3,000, showing no significant trend or major change over time.