The United States has surpassed 5 million solar installations, a notable milestone in its clean energy transition. This achievement follows the first grid-connected solar installation in 1973 and the 1 million installations milestone reached in 2016. Data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie reveals that over half of these installations occurred since 2020, with more than 25% post-Inflation Reduction Act. Solar installations now power 7% of US homes, projected to grow to over 15% by 2030. The residential sector, making up 97% of installations, has set annual records consistently. California leads with 2 million installations, while states like Illinois and Florida show rapid growth. By 2030, 22 states are expected to exceed 100,000 installations each.
SEIA forecasts continued solar market growth in US
US solar installations have more than doubled since 2020, with a significant boost from recent policies. (Image Credit: SEIA)
Seven manufacturers to exceed 100 GW production capacity by 2027, reports Wood Mackenzie. (Image Credit: Wood Mackenzie)
South Carolina currently has 108 solar farms with a combined capacity of 1,503 MW, generating 159,167 MWh annually. (Image Credit: SOLARbytes)
JinkoSolar’s N-type TOPCon solar module has attained 25.42% conversion efficiency. (Image Credit: JinkoSolar)
ISO 37301 certification reflects Trina Solar’s commitment to ethical business practices and regulatory compliance. (Image Credit: Trina Solar)