Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States
Find up-to-date statistics and facts on the solar photovoltaic industry in the United States.
Watch the history of solar power in the United States
In 2022, the United States saw a significant rise in solar power generation, with 5730 utility-scale solar PV plants and 13 solar thermal plants producing 146 terawatt-hours (TWh) of
Assessing the United States'' Solar Power Play
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems will play a crucial role in meeting the United States'' climate and energy goals. Their affordability, ease of installation, and versatility have made them the fastest
Spring 2024 Solar Industry Update
LBNL reports that substantial solar and storage capacity have been proposed in most regions of the United States. Over 12,000 large-scale projects representing 1.57 TWac of generator capacity (1.48
Electricity generation from U.S. solar grows 28% year
Solar continues to dominate new electricity generation capacity added to the grid in the United States, according to the Energy Information
The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database
The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database provides the locations and array boundaries of U.S. photovoltaic facilities, with capacity of 1 megawatt or more.
Solar providing more than 75% of nation''s new power
In the first nine months of 2025, more than three-quarters of the electrical generating capacity added in the United States was solar power,
Renewable Electricity Generation (Fact Sheet), Office of Energy
Our nation has abundant solar, water, wind, and geothermal energy resources, and many U.S. companies are developing, manufacturing, and installing cutting edge, high-tech renewable energy
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