Utility-Scale Projects on the Ramp

Utility-scale solar projects comprise nearly two-thirds of the total solar energy market in the past few years, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Understanding the recent solar power boom requires examining this market. Although the residential solar energy market has experienced steady and consistent growth over the past decade, the utility-scale solar market growth has been nearly exponential. This solar power boom is anticipated to continue through 2017, as there are more than 20 gigawatts of contracted solar projects in the pipeline.