U.S. solar installations Surge to 10.8 GWdc in Q1
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July 6,2025
Record Year for U.S. Solar Installations
The U.S. solar industry embarked on 2025 with an auspicious start, installing 10.8 GWdc of capacity in the first quarter. Despite a 19% decrease from the previous quarter and a 15% decrease from the first quarter of 2024, the sector is poised for a record-breaking year in installations.
According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, the residential and commercial solar sectors are witnessing robust growth. This surge is driven by an impressive project pipeline and the ongoing benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides critical support to the industry.
The commercial solar market achieved a new quarterly high with 1.3 GWdc installed in Q1. This represents a remarkable 108% increase compared to the same period last year, setting the groundwork for an unprecedented year in 2025. SEIA and Wood Mackenzie project the U.S. will add at least 7.1 GWdc of commercial solar capacity by the year’s end.
https://www.pvknowhow.com/news/u-s-solar-inst...hallenges/

