California leads the nation in solar energy production and installation of residential solar panels. IHS iSuppli reports that combined photovoltaic solar capacity of the state of California alone is almost three times the combined capacity of the lowest 40 states. With 924 megawatts of total installed solar capacity and an increase of over 47 percent since last year, California is the nation’s greatest San Diego solar energy success story.
California’s Go Solar campaign has undoubtedly had a huge influence on solar power’s takeover in the state, providing financial means to campaign for solar energy and educate the public about the benefits of solar. Started by the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission, Go Solar California aims to encourage residents to install 3,000 megawatts of solar energy-producing panels on residences and businesses by 2016. They also aim to implement 585 million therms worth of solar hot water systems by 2017.
The website (gosolarcalifornia.org) offers a wealth of information for Californians on financing, tax credits, and more plus tips on how and where to find a contractor. There’s also information on the California Solar Initiative, the solar rebate program for California residents. It’s an extremely valuable resource and a promising program for San Diego and the rest of the state.
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