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US rooftop solar capacity has grown fivefold in a decade
Original: US rooftop solar grew 5x in a decade, and California still generates 37% of it
Rooftop solar capacity in the United States has increased roughly fivefold over the past ten years, with California remaining the dominant state, accounting for about 37% of national rooftop solar generation. The figures highlight how rapidly distributed residential solar has expanded while noting the uneven geographic concentration, with California far ahead of other states in adoption and output.
Why now: Renewable energy growth and California's outsized role are drawing attention amid ongoing debates over US energy policy
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Evidence
- US rooftop solar grew 5x in a decade, and California still generates 37% of it · The Cool Down
- US rooftop solar grew 5x in a decade, and California still generates 37% of it · Yahoo
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