The data is in. 2015 was a great year for solar in the US with 7.3GW installed. Over half, 4GW, came from utility scale but residential picked up some traction exceeding 2GW for the first time. The top 10 States made up 87% of the capacity, which again shows that the US may be a single Country but made up of many different markets across the Country. After the top 10, the data is essentially negligible which means a lot of upward momentum is capable. Staffing will be a key for companies in 2016, as our growth will need new people to come work in our industry.
- PV-Tech: US installed 7.3GW of solar power in 2015, says report
- PV-Magazine: City of Palo Alto considers solar power contract at under $37/MWh
- The Hill: Federal study – Tax credits will cut emissions, add new wind and solar power
- EDF: Clean Energy Can Help Tackle Rural Poverty
- Greentech Media: SunPower CEO – ‘Fundamentals for Solar Have Never Been Better’
- Salt Lake Tribune: Bill advances to allow new way to buy solar power
- Utility Dive: Taming the Wild West – CAISO begins study of a full regional electricity market
- Bloomberg: Japan Clean-Energy Panel Proposes 11% Solar Tariff Cut in 2016
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Yann