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US community solar on the rise

With just over 6 GW of community solar installed in the United States, and a goal of 20 GW by 2025, states with strong policy support are seeing rapid growth in a market that could bring solar to all.

By

Anne Fischer

09 Apr 2024

Community solar is a multi-gigawatt enterprise in the United States, with analysts projecting 14 GW of cumulative installations by 2028. | Photo: Castillo Engineering

Community solar is a growing trend in the United States. It rose 8% in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, according to Wood Mackenzie. The research firm said it expects cumulative installations to reach 14 GW by 2028, more than doubling in less than five years. Community solar …

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