Solar power plant construction status

Will solar projects be delayed in 2023?

The U.S. electric power sector reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. In 2023, solar developers pushed back the scheduled online date for an average of 19% of planned solar capacity compared with an average of 23% in 2022.

How many solar projects are there?

There are more than 7,290 major solar projects currently in the database, representing over 257 GWdc of capacity. There are over 1,040 major energy storage projects currently in the database, representing more than 43,650 MWh of capacity. The list shows that there are more than 140 GWdc of major solar projects currently operating.

Does SEIA report solar project capacity figures in AC units?

Note: SEIA reports project capacity figures in AC units when available. SEIA makes major solar project data available to the public through the map below. SEIA members have exclusive access to the list as a sortable, searchable MS Excel file that is updated monthly.

How much solar power will the US have in 2023?

Developers plan to add 54.5 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to the U.S. power grid in 2023, according to our Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. More than half of this capacity will be solar power (54%), followed by battery storage (17%). Solar.

Why did solar capacity decrease in 2022?

This drop in solar capacity additions was the result of supply chain disruptions and other pandemic-related challenges. We expect that some of those delayed 2022 projects will begin operating in 2023, when developers plan to install 29.1 GW of solar power in the United States.

How long does a solar project last?

According to an analysis of generator project interconnection timelines by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the median length for a solar project is 25 months, from the signing of an interconnection agreement to the commercial operation date.