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Which solar projects have the most corporate off-takers?

The bulk of projects with corporate off-takers were in Texas, with the highest activity coming from Meta’s PPA contracts. Wood Mackenzie projects that 199 GWdc of new utility-scale solar capacity will be installed from 2025 to 2030.

How much will the US solar industry contract in 2025?

The US solar industry is projected to contract by 2% annually between 2025 and 2030 in our Base case but still add nearly 43 GWdc on average each year. In the near term, solar installations will decline at an average rate of 7% from 2025 to 2027.

How does the US solar industry affect project economics?

Notably, despite the US solar industry’s reliance on domestically produced steel, market forces triggered an immediate increase in the domestic steel index. This unexpected rise has increased the production costs of tracker manufacturers, potentially affecting project economics. Additionally, US module manufacturers face increased frame costs.

How will trade affect the US solar industry?

The US solar industry faces a complex and evolving trade landscape that will significantly impact development over the next five years. The flurry of recent trade actions, both industry-specific and non-industry-specific, is reshaping the economics of solar projects and supply chains.

How much solar capacity did the US solar industry install in Q1 2025?

The US solar industry installed 10.8 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the first quarter of 2025. Despite both a quarterly and annual decline in capacity, Q1 2025 was the industry’s fourth-best quarter. The utility-scale segment followed a similar trend, with 9 GWdc of capacity, which is lower than both Q1 2024 and Q4 2024.

Does community solar capacity exceed our near-term outlook?

Community solar capacity under development and construction significantly exceeds our near-term outlook. New York and Illinois alone have a community solar pipeline totaling nearly 5 GWdc as of Q1 2025. However, due to lengthy interconnection studies and grid upgrades, we expect only a fraction of that capacity to come online each year.