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U.S. solar power generation: increase 2000-2016

Increase in solar power generation in the United States from 2000 to 2016

The data displays the increase in electricity generation from solar sources in the U.S. between 2000 and 2016. In 2016, solar electricity generation increased by around 52.1% over the previous year.

2000 8.3
2001 2.2
2002 4.3
2003 8.4
2004 9.8
2005 12.2
2006 14.7
2007 29.9
2008 27.6
2009 29
2010 54
2011 70.3
2012 72.3
2013 66.3
2014 54.7
2015 37
2016 52.1