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SEIA produces variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets.
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The Energy Storage Market Outlook (ESMO) is a quarterly publication produced by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. ESMO draws on Benchmark’s proprietary grid and behind the meter data on ...
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. The list is for informational purposes only, ...
SEIA is building a resource for member companies to identify areas that are likely to qualify as Energy Communities (ECs) as defined in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). SEIA members can access an interactive version of this map, as well as additional details on the methodology and justification for including the areas shown.
The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA works with its 1,200 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the U.S. ...
Key findings Introduction US solar capacity additions will be flat from 2026 through 2031 Minimal changes to our outlook indicate structural and policy challenges to continued growth Trade actions ...
1. Key Figures 2. Introduction The US solar industry installed 43.1 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in 2025, marking a 14% decline from 2024. Throughout 2025, the industry navigated un...
1. Key Figures 2. Introduction The US solar industry installed 11.7 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the third quarter of 2025, a 20% increase from Q3 2024 and a 49% increase compare...
1. Key Figures 2. Introduction The US solar industry installed 7.5 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the second quarter of 2025, a 24% decline from Q2 2024 and a 28% decrease compared...
1. Key Figures 2. Introduction The US solar industry installed 10.8 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the first quarter of 2025. Despite both a quarterly and annual decline in capacit...
U.S. Solar Market Insight® is a quarterly publication of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)® and Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.
1. Key figures In 2024, the US solar industry installed nearly 50 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of capacity, a 21% increase from 2023. This was the second consecutive year of record-breaking ca...
BOSTON, Mass. and WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the third year in a row, the U.S. solar industry installed double-digit gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, with 10.6 GW coming online...
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