47 GW
Solar capacity
1st in the U.S.
54%
Renewables (elec.)
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Solar capacity
2010–202347▲ 4600%
Installed solar capacity (SEIA).
Data table
| Solar capacity | 47 GW | 1st in the U.S. |
| Renewables (elec.) | 54% |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Solar capacity2023, SEIA (CA = 1st state) | 47 GW | 139 GW |
National ranking
Coming soon
The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.
Overview
California leads the nation in solar power with about 47 GW of installed capacity.