Solar Statistics
Grid-Connected Solar/PV Installations in California
Total Grid-Connected PV Systems in California
(completed systems through 12/31/2007)
| Period | Total Capacity (megawatts) | Total Systems |
| 1981-1997 | 5.465 | 95 |
| 1998-2007 | 274.071 | 32,893 |
| Total (MW) | 279.536 | 32,988 |
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Statewide Grid-Connected PVs, 1981 to 12/31/07 (Excel file, 144 kb)
Note: This data only includes grid-connected PV systems.
Funded and Completed Systems
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CSI-Funded PVs, 1/1/07 - present
(Note: Click on link that says: "CSI Program Data...") -
Energy Commission Emerging Renewables Program: Approved and Completed PV Systems 1/1/05 to 12/31/06. Updated: January 7, 2008. MS Excel file, 8.69 megabytes)
- Energy Commission Emerging Renewables Program: Completed PV Systems Before 1/1/05. Updated: January 7, 2008. (MS Excel file, 4.94 megabytes)
CSI Triggers
California Solar Initiative Program
California Solar Initiative - California Public Utilities Commission, Staff Progress Report, April 2008, posted April 15, 2008, CPUC publication. (PDF file, 54 pages, 840 kilobytes)
California Solar Initiative - California Public Utilities Commission, Staff Progress Report, January 2008, posted January 25, 2008, CPUC publication. (PDF file, 43 pages, 504 kilobytes)
New Solar Homes Partnership Program
New Solar Homes Partnership Activity
(As of 4/21/08)
Number of Applications
(includes custom homes)234 Large Developments
(solar PV standard)3,691
systemsTotal Number of Systems 3,981 Approved Capacity
(kilowatts)XXXX Installed (Completed) Capacity
(kilowatts)XXXX Approved Total Amount
(millions)$XXX Includes all approved and under review projects, as of 4/21/08.
Statistics On Renewable Energy & Electricity In California