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Does EIA provide monthly estimates of small-scale PV generation and capacity?

Although EIA has provided annual estimates of capacity and generation for small-scale PV systems at the national level in the Annual Energy Outlook for many years, it has not previously developed monthly state-level estimates for small-scale PV that could be integrated with EIA data for utility-scale generation and capacity.

How prevalent is small-scale solar capacity in a state?

Although California has the most small-scale solar capacity, Hawaii has the highest small-scale solar penetration, at 541 watts per capita. This indicates the extent to which small-scale solar capacity is used in relation to the state's population.

How big is small scale solar?

Small scale solar totaled nearly 11.6GW of capacity, a record as well. The total capacity deployed, 35.3 GW, was 52% greater than the new capacity of just under 24 GW in 2022. The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Wood Mackenzie Renewables & Power project at least 50 GW of solar being deployed in 2024.

What is a small-scale solar PV installation?

Small-scale solar PV installations, defined by EIA as having capacity of less than 1 megawatt (MW), are usually located at the customer's site of electricity consumption. These small-scale PV installations are also called behind-the-meter, customer-sited, or distributed generation capacity.

What are small-scale distributed solar photovoltaic systems?

Small-scale distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, such as those found on residential and commercial rooftops, have grown significantly in the United States over the past several years.

How many GW of solar will be deployed in 2024?

The total capacity deployed, 35.3 GW, was 52% greater than the new capacity of just under 24 GW in 2022. The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Wood Mackenzie Renewables & Power project at least 50 GW of solar being deployed in 2024. Along with the solar, seven GW of wind was deployed, and 7.5 GW of battery storage.