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US Dollar to British Pound vs US Solar Energy Consumption

US Dollar to British Pound and US Solar Energy Consumption correlate at r = +0.72 over 27 years (1999–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.30. Interpret with caution.

Verdict: Interpret with caution. Much of the apparent link is driven by a shared time trend: r falls from 0.72 to 0.30 once the trend is removed.

Pearson r
+0.72
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
27 (1999–2025)
95% confidence interval
0.47 to 0.86
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.30

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