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Q3 2023 saw a remarkable 35% year-over-year increase, adding 6.5 GW of new electric generating capacity. Despite economic challenges, solar remains the fastest-growing energy source, reinforcing the need for regulatory modernization. As federal clean energy policies gain traction, the forecasted record of 33 GW solar capacity additions in 2023 sets the stage for solar to become the largest source of generating capacity on the U.S. grid by 2050. #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #SEIA #netzero2050

What resources are being added to the electricity grid? More solar than ever, making up more than half of new grid interconnections in the US. “According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight, Year-in-Review 2023 by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, this is the first time in 80 years that a renewable electricity source has accounted for over 50% of annual capacity additions.” To stabilize and distribute this new solar capacity, #batteries are needed to store excess electricity when the sun is shining, and then dispatch it later. Batteries are the key to energy stability in a renewables-rich grid mix. #SolarEnergy #GridStability #GridMix

The wonders of solar energy lie not only in its capacity to generate power but also in its potential to revolutionize the way we produce and consume energy, fostering a greener and more resilient world. #environment #solar_energy #ecology #green

Seventy years ago, Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller, and Gerald Pearson created the first silicon solar cell right across the water in Murray Hill, NJ, establishing the beginning of a cleaner future for America. Since its dawning, America has continued innovating, driving efficiencies and lowering barriers to increased solar adoption nationwide. Today, solar energy accounts for over 50% of new electricity generation capacity, hosting over 180 gigawatts and employing upwards of 300,000 within the workforce. With a rich history and industry powerhouse continuing to blaze alongside other growing clean energy avenues, such as energy storage, solar energy makes its 50 anniversary in 2024, championing countless policies and initiatives to establish the multi-billion-dollar solar and storage industry we know today. Brightcore is proud to support the fastest-growing sector of the energy industry, helping to deliver realized economic opportunities across the buildings we work and play in, as well as a more resilient and reliable grid. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02xKWl00. #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnergyStorage #Decarbonization #CleanEnergyFuture #Solar

The key states driving the US solar power boom #California has long been the dominant player in the U.S. #solar sector, but its share of national solar #electricity output has fallen from 100% in 2003 to under 30% last year, data from the U.S. #Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows. That rapid drop in California's solar #power share reveals that other states have now built up substantial solar capacity #footprints of their own, and are helping to drive the country's ongoing efforts to replace #fossilfuels with cleaner energy. https://lnkd.in/euQfCf-Y

#Texas has just surpassed #California in installed utility-scale #solarpower (18.4GW vs 17.3GW). However, when behind-the-meter #solar is taken into account, California still has a commanding lead for total solar (CA: 41.7GW vs TX: 18.8GW). #climatesolutions #solarenergy #solarinstallation #ercot https://lnkd.in/gxRWKRKD

Following the #InflationReductionAct, solar energy now surpasses 50% of new U.S. electricity capacity, with a significant contribution from #utilityscalesolar projects adding 22.5 GW. ☀️ The U.S. Solar Market Insight predicts that solar capacity could quadruple by 2034 to 673 GW, addressing over 100 million homes' energy needs. The report emphasizes the crucial role of utility-scale projects in the transition to renewable energy. It also stresses the importance of ongoing government support to address challenges and keep solar energy growing. ‼️Read more about it from pv magazine USA: https://hubs.ly/Q02pw6qR0 #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #UtilityScaleSolar #CommunitySolar #CleanEnergy

Power Struggle: The grid barrier stifling community solar — Interconnection threatens to derail tremendous progress being made across the country to build out innovative types of energy, including community solar. https://lnkd.in/eeEBBVh3 #communitysolar #solar #interconnection

In 2023, the #USA solar industry experienced unprecedented growth, adding a record-breaking 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity. This represents a remarkable 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a notable 51% increase from 2022. Solar power accounted for a significant portion, 53%, of all new electric generating capacity added to the grid last year, marking the first time in 80 years that a #renewableenergy source has surpassed the 50% mark in annual capacity additions. Projections suggest that total U.S. solar capacity could soar to 673 GW by 2034, capable of powering over 100 million homes. However, the industry faces uncertainties, including #policy outcomes tied to the upcoming presidential election. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #USASolar #SolarPower #Sustainability #ClimateAction Read more: https://lnkd.in/dK6Y9ApJ