The total electricity generated from solar in the US state of California between 2009 and 2014 increased an astonishing 1,378%. This is one of the key findings from the 8th edition of Next 10’s California Green Innovation Index, released in late June. In addition to the mind-blowing solar statistics, zero emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption rates have also increased, renewable energy sources served 25% of California’s retail electricity sales, and it generated 20.1% of the state’s…
California solar generation grew 1,378% in 5 years
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