U.S. Solar Has Grown 39-Fold In Last Decade
From 2008 through 2017, there was a 39-fold growth in annual solar generation, representing an increase of 75,123 GWh, according to a new report from Environment America, “Renewables on the Rise: A Decade of Progress Toward a Clean Energy Future.” According to the report, the U.S. generates nearly six times more electricity from the sun and wind than it did in 2008 – while using 8% less energy per capital than 10 years ago due to improved efficiency. In 2008, solar produced 0