US Corporations Break Solar Records
U.S. corporations installed nearly 40 GW of solar capacity and 1.8 GWh of energy storage by Q1 2024, according to SEIA. Leading companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon added significant capacity, driven by clean energy incentives and growing energy demands. The report highlights a shift to solar paired with storage and innovative applications like carports and community solar.

U.S. Solar Manufacturing Surges in Q3
U.S. solar module production hit a record 9.3 GW in Q3 2024, and solar cell manufacturing resumed for the first time since 2019. Driven by federal policies and private investment, total capacity is nearing 40 GW. Solar installations reached 8.6 GW in Q3, with Texas leading growth, as utility-scale and household solar adoption expand nationwide.

Sources

Ludt, Billy. “SEIA: US Corporations Set New Solar + Storage Deployment Records.” Solar Power World, 20 Nov. 2024, https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/11/seia-us-corporations-set-new-solar-storage-deployment-records/.

“REPORT: U.S. Solar Cell Production Resumes for First Time Since 2019, as Solar Module Manufacturing Sets Record in Q3.” Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), 2024, https://www.seia.org/smi.