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Utility-scale solar capacity

Total cumulative maximum electrical output capacity of operating utility-scale solar installations.

Unit GW Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2
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Period
2010–2015
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1
Verification 2 verified data points Verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Utility-scale solar capacity

United States, 2010 to 2015

2 observations · 2010 to 2015
Utility-scale solar capacityUtility-scale solar capacity. 2 observations from 2010 to 2015, ranging from 1 GW to 13.7 GW. Latest value 13.7 GW (2015). GW 0 3 6 9 12 15 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 13.7
Utility-scale solar capacityUtility-scale solar capacity. 2 observations from 2010 to 2015, ranging from 1 GW to 13.7 GW. Latest value 13.7 GW (2015). GW 0 5 10 15 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 13.7
Utility-scale solar capacityUtility-scale solar capacity. 2 observations from 2010 to 2015, ranging from 1 GW to 13.7 GW. Latest value 13.7 GW (2015). GW 0 5 10 15 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 1 13.7
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Utility-scale solar capacity
Period Type Value
2010 Actual 1 GW
2015 Actual 13.7 GW
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United States 2 records
2015 13.7 GW EIA · 31 Dec 2015 actual
2010 1 GW EIA · 31 Dec 2010 actual

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