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Utility-scale solar surpasses wind in 2015 in California
According to research led by environmental measurement company Vaisala, energy from grid-connected, utility-scale solar plants in 2015 surpassed that generated from wind for the first time in California.
Public records from CAISO (California Independent System Operator) suggest that over the past five years, utility-scale solar generation in California increased some fifteen-fold.
California has been a leader in US renewables since first establishing its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) in 2002 and, with a 50% RPS mandate on electricity supply companies recently signed into law, it is likely to maintain its position for years to come.
News Item details
Journal title: Energy World
Subjects: Electricity markets, Solar energy, Energy consumption, Electricity, Primary energy production, Renewables, Wind power, Solar power
