U.S. Small‑Scale Solar Generation Quadruples Over a Decade
CleanTechnica reports that U.S. small‑scale (rooftop) solar generation increased from 18,812 GWh to 92,979 GWh over the last decade . CleanTechnica reports that the four states with the highest small‑scale solar generation are California, Arizona, Texas and Florida . CleanTechnica reports that New York ranks as the fifth‑largest producer despite lower solar resources, thanks to capacity growth, technology improvements and state incentives . CleanTechnica reports that in 2022 small‑scale solar generation grew 25 % year‑over‑year, the strongest annual increase amid record capacity growth .
Why it matters. The surge expands renewable electricity supply and shows how technology improvements and state incentives can drive rapid growth in rooftop solar .