Solar photovoltaic industry in the U.S.
Find up-to-date statistics and facts on the solar photovoltaic industry in the United States.
U.S. Renewable Energy Factsheet
82% of U.S. energy comes from fossil fuels, 8.7% from nuclear, and 9.1% from renewable sources. In 2023, renewables surpassed coal in energy generation. 1 Wind and solar are the
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity
In 2024, generators added a record 30 GW of utility-scale solar to the U.S. grid, accounting for 61% of capacity additions last year. We expect this trend will continue in 2025, with 32.5 GW
Solar power in the United States
Solar power in the United States Solar panels on a rooftop in New York City Community solar farm in the town of Wheatland, Wisconsin [1] Solar power includes solar farms as well as local
How much solar power is installed in North America?
Solar power installation in North America is extensive, reflecting significant growth and investment in renewable energy. As of 2023, approximately 165 gigawatts (GW) of solar
North America Solar PV Market Size, Growth Outlook 2024-2032
North America ground mounted solar PV market is estimated to grow at over 5.5% CAGR up to 2032, owing to shifting consumer inclination towards cost effective clean electricity generation
Solar energy on the rise in America
EIA forecasts that Texas and California will account for almost half of the new utility-scale solar capacity addition in 2025 and that five other states (Indiana, Arizona,
North America Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market Report 2030
By grid type, on-grid installations held 96.3% of the North America solar photovoltaic market share in 2024, while off-grid systems are advancing at a 22.0% CAGR
Solar energy on the rise in America
EIA forecasts that Texas and California will account for almost half of the new utility-scale solar capacity addition in 2025 and that five
PVWatts Calculator
Estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and
Solar power in the United States
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Solar power includes solar farms as well as local distributed generation, mostly on rooftops and increasingly from community solar arrays. In 2024, utility-scale solar power generated 219.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the United States. Total solar generation that year, including estimated small-scale photovoltaic generation, was 303.8 TWh. As of the end of 2024, the United States had 239 gigawatts (G
Solar Market Insight Report – SEIA
Solar accounted for 58% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid through the third quarter of 2025, with more than 30 GW installed. Solar and storage,