Centralized Solar Project Update Bulletin – First Quarter 2014

Record-setting solar growth continues into 2014

Following a record-high solar deployment in 2013, the first quarter of 2014 was the best quarter since SEPA began tracking in 2011. This quarter outperformed the first quarter of 2013 by 229 percent and added over 1,180 MW of new capacity.

What are other trends and market drivers?

SEPA examines the grid benefits of advanced inverters and makes a case for utilities to take a more active role in the testing and deployment of this emerging technology. Also featured is a closer look at Ivanpah, the world’s largest concentrated solar-thermal power plant.