“The adoption of solar energy in America has reached a new height of 1 million installations nationwide. This milestone is the product of American innovation and ingenuity. It is the Million Strong result of consumers, policy leaders, advocates and an industry of over 200,000 workers who have all helped make the nation’s clean energy revolution a reality.” (SEIA, May 2016)
“Washington-based Solar Energy Industry Association and GTM Research say during the first quarter of 2016, the solar industry added more new capacity than coal, natural gas and nuclear energy combined. New solar installations accounted for 64 percent of all new electric generating capacity brought online in the U.S. last quarter.” (WTOP, June 9, 2016)
“Solar power now accounts for more installed capacity than any other form of electricity generation, according to new data out Tuesday.” (Fortune Magazine, October 25, 2016)
“China alone installed two wind turbines per hour and 500,000 solar panels a day last year.” (Fortune Magazine, October 25, 2016)
“Markets for solar energy are maturing rapidly around the country, and solar electricity is now economically-competitive with conventional energy sources in several states, including California, Hawaii, Texas, and Minnesota. Moreover, the solar industry is a proven incubator for job growth throughout the nation. Solar jobs have increased about 123% since November 2010, with nearly 209,000 solar workers in the United States.” (energy.gov)