Where did solar power grow in 2023?

Electricity generated from solar energy in 2023 was enough to power the equivalent of more than 22 million average American homes. California and Texas led in solar generation in 2023. But many other states have seen major growth in solar power during the last 10 years. Download the data and read the full report.

Is solar power still a problem 10 years ago?

“When it was a 10th of its current size 10 years ago, solar power was still seen as marginal even by experts who knew how fast it had grown,” The Economist noted in a recent cover story.

What is the most successful solar garden?

Of these, Jack’s Solar Garden is probably the most successful example. Specifically designed as an agrivoltaics farm, Jack’s has turned out over 25,000 pounds of veggies, herbs and berries since 2021, thanks in large part to the efforts of the urban agriculture nonprofit Sprout City Farms.

Are solar photovoltaics ready to power a sustainable future?

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What will a solar-dominated future look like?

A solar-dominated future is likely to be metal and mineral-intensive 48. Future demand for “critical minerals” will increase on two fronts: electrification and batteries require large-scale raw materials – such as lithium and copper; niche materials, including tellurium, are instrumental for solar panels 49.

Where is Jack's solar garden?

Just south of Longmont, Colorado, in the sun-drenched foothills of the Front Range, is a small but bustling family-owned farm. On an average summer day at Jack’s Solar Garden, people growing spinach, sage and strawberries mingle with students studying sustainable food production, as bees and other pollinators hum around flowers.