Proof Point
Solar PV annual installed capacity in United States expected by SolarPower Europe to increase 6% annually from 10.6 GW in 2017 to 15.1 GW in 2023
Solar PV Annual Installed Capacity in United States
2017 – 2023F (gigawatts)
Proof Point Findings
- U.S. Solar PV Capacity – Annual installed capacity reached 10.6GW in 2017, equivalent of electricity used by two million homes, and is forecasted to increase 6.1% yearly until 2023
- Segmental Growth – Residential installations experienced setbacks in 2017, while non-residential use grew due to easing regulations
- Key Growth Drivers – Include intensifying efforts from both consumer and business segments to to shift to renewable energy sources, persisting climate change, and rapidly accelerating renewable energy technologies
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Energy, Utilities
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Date Last Updated |
January 2, 2019
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