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In 2024, new solar energy installations in the United States reached almost ** gigawatts, increasing by more than ** percent from the previous year, when new solar power capacity additions amounted to **** gigawatts. This surge in solar capacity has been driven by both utility-scale projects and residential installations, with states like Texas and California leading the way. 

U.S. solar energy capacity 

Overall, California stands out as the state with the highest cumulative solar capacity installed. As of March 2025, California had a total solar capacity of more than ** gigawatts, while Texas followed closely with roughly **** gigawatts. In 2024, Texas led the way in newly installed solar capacity, adding *** gigawatts to the grid, while California installed almost **** gigawatts during that year.  

Solar energy employment in the U.S. 

The rapid expansion of solar energy in the United States is not only transforming the power sector but also creating substantial employment opportunities. Over the past decade, jobs in the U.S. solar market have nearly tripled. In 2023, the solar industry employed more than ** people, with California hosting the largest solar workforce in the country. This job growth trend is expected to continue as solar capacity expands, further solidifying the industry's role in the U.S. economy.