How Much Solar did we do in the Bay Area in 2007?

Published on November 24, 2008 by Dave Llorens.
Categories: Solar Trends.

solar cities How Much Solar did we do in the Bay Area in 2007?

This report, written by Norcalsolar.org, analyzes solar installation data in the bay area from 1998-2007.  

The bottom line?  

  • We did 244 megawatts in all of California1998 up to 2007
  • In 2007, we did just over a quarter of that again.  
  • About 35% of the solar is in the bay area
  • Average installed Cost/Watt for residential was $9.87

If you’re interested in helping take the bay area to the next level, check out One Block Off the Grid, which does solar group buying in the bay area.  They have a program right now.

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