1. The United States has exceeded 5 million solar installations, with over half coming online since the start of 2020.
2. Solar installations are growing rapidly, with forecasts predicting 10 million installations by 2030 and 15 million by 2034.
3. California leads the nation with 2 million solar installations, but states like Illinois and Florida are experiencing significant growth in the solar market.
The United States has surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant milestone achieved just eight years after reaching one million installations in 2016. Over half of all U.S. solar installations have come online since the beginning of 2020, with 25% coming online in the past 20 months. Solar systems are being installed on homes, businesses, and large ground-mounted arrays across the country, offering lower electricity costs, boosting community resilience, and creating economic opportunities.
SEIA forecasts that solar installations in the U.S. will double to 10 million by 2030 and triple to 15 million by 2034. The residential sector accounts for 97% of all solar installations in the U.S., setting annual installation records for five consecutive years. California leads the nation with 2 million solar installations, but other states like Illinois and Florida are experiencing rapid growth in the solar market.
By 2030, 22 states or territories are expected to exceed 100,000 solar installations. The United States now has enough solar installations to cover every residential rooftop in four states. Despite state policy changes, market trends indicate significant growth in the solar industry in the coming years, making solar an increasingly dominant source of electricity on the grid.