US solar output has risen 47% between January and September, according to the Department of Energy. Every state increased its solar output, including South Dakota – the only state to generate less than 1,000 MWh over the period – and photovoltaic giant California, which produced 24,877,000 MWh. Overall, solar made up 1.9% of total US energy production this year through September, up from 1.3% over the same period in 2016, the report showed.
US solar output has risen 47% this year through September, according to the Department of Energy. Every state increased its solar output, including South Dakota – the only state to generate less than 1,000 MWh over the period – and photovoltaic giant California, which produced 24,877,000 MWh. Overall, solar made up 1.9% of total US energy production between January and September, up from 1.3% over the same period in 2016, the report showed.