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Solar Data
gigawatts of solar currently installed in the U.S.
Major Solar Projects List
The Major Solar Projects List is a database of all ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development.
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Solar energy is a renewable, carbon-free resource available in every geographic region of the U.S., with enormous potential to reduce our nation’s carbon emissions emissions.
The Energy Storage Market Outlook (ESMO) is a quarterly publication produced by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
Solar energy is a renewable, carbon-free resource available in every geographic region of the U.S., with enormous potential to reduce our nation’s carbon emissions emissions.
Solar energy is a renewable, carbon-free resource available in every geographic region of the U.S., with enormous potential to reduce our nation’s carbon emissions emissions.
Check out SEIA's members-only map for companies to identify areas that are likely to qualify as Energy Communities as defined in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Along with our partners at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, SEIA tracks trends and trajectories in the solar industry that demonstrate the diverse and sustained growth of solar across the country.
As an SEIA member, you have exclusive access to the Distributed Generation Data Dashboard. Track DG solar installations across the country, filter by state, utility, or market segment to see trends in installation volumes, market penetration and how you compare in your markets.
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What's in a Megawatt?
Solar is a variable resource, but by aggregating data across states, market segments, and seasons, we provide an average estimate of how many homes 1 Megawatt of solar energy can power, allowing for easier communication of the scale of a project, a state market, or the entire U.S. solar industry.
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Solar Data
value of the U.S. solar market in 2025
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SEIA members can now access exclusive research, resources, and reports on the Sphere.
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Solar State By State
Explore the latest solar market insights and policy updates in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
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SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
