Below are charts showing the rapid growth in utility-scale solar project during the first quarter of 2013 and a comprehensive listing of those states with the most utility-scale solar power generation.The data is from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Megawatts Under Construction
1. California – 3,525 megawatts
2. Arizona – 495
3. Nevada – 468
4. Texas – 75
5. North Carolina – 70
6. Florida – 40
7. New Mexico – 30
8. New Jersey – 25
9. Idaho – 20
10. Indiana – 10
(minimum 40 Megawatts)
1. California – 19,213 megawatts
2. Nevada – 5,362
3. Arizona – 3,111
4. Florida – 1,140
5. Texas – 883
6. New Mexico – 593
7. North Carolina – 386
8. Colorado – 377
9. New Jersey – 288
10. Utah – 155
11. Ohio – 104
12. Idaho – 90
13. Illinois – 90
14. Massachusetts – 77
15. Washington – 75
16. Hawaii – 72
17. Maryland -64
18. Pennsylvania – 58
19. Indiana – 50
20. Georgia – 42