Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy. Today’s Topic: Solar PV Trends in the U.S.
Question: Since 2014 just wrapped up, it’s a good time to look at certain trends we see in renewable energy. By what percentage would you guess PV installations in 2014 grew vs. where they were in 2008? Also: How many Americans hold jobs in this space?
Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.
Relevance: Some consider 2008 an important year, as it marked the end of the last U.S. presidential administration and the beginning of Obama’s tenure in office. When you check out the report linked on the “answers” page, notice the graphic that breaks the 2014 figure down across CSP (concentrated solar power), utility scale PV, and consumer/distributed PV.