u.s. solar hits 2 million installations, will double in four years - all in one solar street light
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An industrial trade organization said on Thursday that the United States now has more than 2 million solar installations, a milestone that reached just three years after reaching the 1 million mark. U. S.
In a joint statement with energy research firm Wood Mackenzie, the Solar Energy Industry Association said solar installations now produce enough power to power more than 12 million households.
Wood Mackenzie said it expects the number of installations in the United States to double to 4 million in 2023.
"We believe that 2020 will be the decade when solar power becomes the main form of new energy generation," said seia ceo Abigail Ross . "
Hooper said in a statement.
Over the past decade, due to the rapid decline in technology prices, solar energy has boomed in the United States, requiring state authorization for utilities to provide a large amount of renewable energy, and a federal tax credit equivalent to 30% of the system cost.
Solar power is now a $17 billion industry, says SEIA.
However, despite this growth, solar energy is still a small part of the United States. S.
Energy mix compared to fossil fuels.
This year, solar, wind and other renewable sources are expected to provide 11% of the electricity in the United States, in addition to hydropower. S.
According to U. S. data, power generation, gas 37%, coal 24%S.
Energy Information Administration
California accounts for 200th of the 43% facilities, but more than half of the top million.
Other states where solar power has grown rapidly over the past three years include Texas, Utah, Florida, Rhode Island and Maryland, SEIA said.
By 2024, Wood Mackenzie says a solar system will be installed every minute in the United States.