The U.S. utility solar market is growing at an estimated CAGR of 13%, fueled by federal tax credits and state-level renewable portfolio standards. Drivers include technological advancements and corporate demand for clean energy. Restraints include regulatory hurdles and transmission infrastructure limits. Opportunities emerge from expanding solar-plus-storage projects and community solar initiatives. The trend toward decentralized energy and digital grid management is also shaping the market. Policy support such as the Inflation Reduction Act enhances project viability, while increasing corporate sustainability commitments push deployment.
TABLE - United States Utility Solar Projects Market Size & Forecast By Technology 2021-2033
Technology | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Photovoltaic (PV) Systems | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - United States Utility Solar Projects Market Size & Forecast By Ownership 2021-2033
Ownership | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Independent Power Producers (IPPs) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Utility-Owned Projects | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - United States Utility Solar Projects Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Grid-Connected Centralized Plants | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Off-Grid Utility Clusters | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis