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Wednesday, Jul 17, 2019

Solar Industry Letter to Congress: Extend the ITC

On July 17, 2019, SEIA delivered a letter to Congress signed by nearly 1,000 solar companies across the country, urging them to extend the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), one of the most successful clean energy policies in history. The text of the letter is below, and you can download a PDF at the link above, which contains the full list of companies that signed on to this critical effort. Dear Members of Congress,

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019

U.S. Solar Market Sees Best Q1 in History

BOSTON, Mass. AND WASHINGTON D.C., (June 18, 2019) – In the first three months of the year, the U.S. installed 2.7 gigawatts of solar photovoltaics (PV), making it the most solar ever installed in the first quarter of a year. With the strong first quarter, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables forecasts 25% growth in 2019 compared to 2018, and it expects more than 13 GWdc of installations this year.

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019

Solar Market Insight Report 2019 Q2

This quarterly report shows the major market trends in the U.S. solar industry. Get the latest solar data through Q1 2019

Wednesday, Mar 13, 2019

Solar Market Insight Report 2018 Year In Review

This quarterly report shows the major market trends in the U.S. solar industry. Get the latest solar data through Q4 2018

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019

Letters to South Carolina Senate on Pending Energy Legislation

A large coalition of 65 businesses of all sizes are urging the South Carolina Senate to pass the Energy Freedom Act, which was unanimously approved in the state House last month.

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019

Solar Jobs Census 2018

Each year, The Solar Foundation releases its National Solar Jobs Census, a report that tracks employment in the U.S. solar industry. It is the most comprehensive analysis of the solar labor market in the United States, and is a critical resource in educating policymakers and the general public about the economic impact of solar energy.

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Solar Market Insight Report 2018 Q4

Other Links: Purchase the Full Report | Press Release

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2018

2018 Solar Messaging Survey

SEIA commissioned a public opinion poll from Global Strategy Group to identify which arguments are most convincing for the general public to support solar.

Thursday, Sep 13, 2018

Solar Market Insight Report 2018 Q3

U.S. Solar Market Insight™ is a high-quality, solar-specific analysis and forecast to industry professionals in the form of quarterly and annual reports. Released September 13, 2018

Wednesday, Sep 05, 2018

100 Solar Districts Maps

There are roughly 100 Congressional Districts that rank in the top 50 for the four main indicators of a strong solar market: installed capacity, companies in operation, number of jobs, and number of installations. Below you can explore the top 50 Congressional Districts for each of these categories. 

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