U.S. EIA Extends 5 Key Energy Forecasts through December 2026

Credit to Author: US Energy Information Administration| Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:44:57 +0000

In our January 2024 Short-Term Energy Outlook, which includes data and forecasts through December 2026, we forecast five key energy trends that we expect will help shape markets over the next two years. Electricity consumption will start growing, driven by new demand sources After almost two decades of relatively little … [continued]

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SolarAPP+ Has Cut 150,000 Business Days of Solar Permitting Process

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:57:16 +0000

15,400 Hours of Staff Time Saved and Projects Installed 14 Days Sooner With Automated Solar Permitting Platform Across the United States, rooftop photovoltaic (PV) installations continue to grow, with over 671,000 installs in 2022—and final numbers are expected to be even higher in 2023. Local governments must permit each installation, checking … [continued]

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SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Energy in USA

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 03 May 2024 15:57:25 +0000

The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system.

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Inflation Reduction Act Giving Solar Power & Electric Cars Big Boost

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:22:52 +0000

I think the Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most under-appreciated pieces of legislation in American history. Of course, … [continued]

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Solar & Wind Power = 71% of New US Power in 2022 (January–July)

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:36:18 +0000

Solar and wind power continue to dominate new power capacity in the United States. July was actually a poor month relatively speaking, with just 56% of new power capacity coming from renewable energy sources due to a notable fossil gas (aka “natural gas”) capacity addition, but for the first 7 months of the year as […]

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Yes, US Solar Industry Finds Relief In Inflation Reduction Act

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:14:32 +0000

I recently wrote an article titled “Inflation Reduction Act To Give U.S. Solar Energy Industry A Much Needed Boost.” A few days later, the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) published a press release that said pretty much the same thing. The title: “U.S. Solar Market Ready for Rebound After Tumultuous First Half of 2022.” […]

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Inflation Reduction Act To Give U.S. Solar Energy Industry A Much Needed Boost

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2022 16:17:23 +0000

The U.S. solar energy industry has grown tremendously in the past decade. That growth has actually been one of the most phenomenal economic growth stories across the whole U.S. economy. However, the “Covid Era” hit solar hard, and it has struggled to get back on the trajectory it was on. U.S. Solar Energy Growth Has […]

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Record Numbers of Solar Panels Were Shipped in the United States During 2021

Credit to Author: U.S. Energy Information Administration| Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:41:56 +0000

U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules (solar panels) rose to a record electricity-generating capacity of 28.8 million peak kilowatts (kW) in 2021, from 21.8 million peak kW in 2020, based on data from our Annual Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report. Continued demand for U.S. solar capacity drove this increase in solar panel shipments in 2021. U.S. […]

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13 Top Solar Facts for U.S.A

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:04:42 +0000

I recently discovered an infographic from the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association with a wealth of solar power facts. The graphic is included on the bottom of this piece, but I find it much easier to scroll through the solar energy facts in a straightforward bullet list rather than an infographic, so let’s start with […]

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Top 10 Cities For Solar Power Per Capita in USA — Charts

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:04:18 +0000

Which US cities are leading in solar power adoption? Which are leading on a solar power installed per capita basis? We’ve got answers to both questions thanks to a report from Environment America earlier this year. Solar Power Growth per Capita in Top US Cities First, though, let’s take a look at the chart below, […]

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