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Significant cost decrease of solar has rapidly increased the distribution of solar panels in the United States (US).
A variety of financing options, including leasing and Power Purchase Agreements, have allowed solar to be more accessible and more affordable to distribute.
Solar’s popularity does vary state-by-state based off overall price, number of installers, incentives available and appropriate tax credits.
California is currently leading the solar race in the US generating more solar power than any other state.
It offers a high number of state and local incentives to help reach its ambitious project targets. The state began promoting the use and deployment in solar in 1976 and now produces 30% of the US’ total solar generation at 7880KwH. The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) revealed that California is set to add an additional 22,630MW in the next five years.
Texas is the second most successful state regarding solar generation, registering 3086KwH.
A lot of solar generation in the state comes from solar farms but utility-provided incentives have led to an increase in residential solar incentives. As the population in Texas increases, as will the state’s energy demand. A shift to residential solar in the state will increase the energy security of Texas’ electricity users.
In third place of the US solar race is Florida with 1856KwH of generation.
Similar to Texas, the majority of Florida’s solar generation is from large scale solar farms but the state is seeing a rise in residential solar. Those living in the state pay some of the most expensive energy bills in the country. The growth of solar will help lower these. The SEIA reported that Florida is set to add an additional 12,816MW of solar in the next 5 years.
Solar in the US is a continuous rise with California, Texas and Florida taking podium positions in the countries solar race.
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