Infographic: Top solar states: Where does your state rank?
June 23, 2014
This infographic lists a countdown of states with the greatest solar achievements.
The U.S. Solar Marker Insight Year-in-Review 2012 report by Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research stated that states installed 8 more MW with 50 in 2012 than in 2011. In the top 10 Solar States, California takes the lead in the U.S. and 7th in the world for installing 1 GW in the year. Arizona took second beacuase of its utility-scale solar power plant installations. New Jersey huffed and puffed its way into third place with the surprising, yet reassuring statistic that it has more solar plants than tanning salons. SEIA's infographic is shown here, counting down the top 10 Solar States, emphasizing the installations and accomplishments made by each state.
