Us Solar Potential Map

Solar energy capacity increased by 17% in 2007, reaching the total equivalent of 8,775 megawatts (mw). For each identified intersection, users have the ability to change the solar capacity factor, state electricity rate, and intersection area and view the impacts on the estimated potential at each. Solar energy systems installed nationwide.

Enter a state, county, city, or zip code to see a solar estimate for the area, based on the amount of usable sunlight and roof space. Solar industry year in review found that u.s. The ability to map the solar potential of a region brings numerous benefits, visibly showing the wasted energy and highlighting the.

The graph makes it obvious just how far ahead california is in terms of solar energy production compared to the other states.

The solar energy industries association's 2008 u.s. For each identified intersection, users have the ability to change the solar capacity factor, state electricity rate, and intersection area and view the impacts on the estimated potential at each. Finally, let's combine the results from the 2 previous maps and calculate the. Where wind and solar power need to grow for america to meet its goals.