Solar Energy Generation By State

Only utility scale generation from solar sources is included.

Solar energy generation by state.

1990 2018 net generation by state by type of producer by energy source eia 906 eia 920 and eia 923 1 xls 1990 2018 fossil fuel consumption for electricity generation by year industry type and state eia 906 eia 920 and eia 923 2 xls 1990 2018 existing nameplate and net summer capacity. State policies and best practices. Rising solar generation in california coincides with negative wholesale electricity prices. Colorado ranked 11th in the nation for installed solar capacity with 925 8 mw of solar energy installed as of 2016.

Section 5 of the guide includes information on renewable portfolio standards public benefits funds for state clean energy supply. It probably comes as no surprise that california ranks first among states in generating electricity from solar power. According to the solar energy industries association. The golden state generated more than 37 percent of the u s.

State energy profiles enhanced and renewables sections added. The guide to action provides in depth information about 16 clean energy policies and programs that states are using to meet their energy environmental and economic objectives. Policies energy and environment guide to action. The solar energy sector in colorado has created new opportunities in electricity generation research and development and manufacturing.

The information used to calculate values is from the electric power monthly february 2015 and 2014 published by the u s. The state s historic shift away from fossil fuels such as natural gas which provide consistent power toward cleaner sources such as solar and wind energy which rise and fall with. February 27 2017. November 14 2013 2013 completions of large solar thermal power plants mark technology gains.