Solar generation in California experienced an impressive growth, soaring nearly twenty-fold, and wind generation demonstrated a commendable increase of 63%.
California’s been getting a lot of bad press lately. There seems like an endless supply of videos on social media of robberies and shoplifting incidents, some committed in broad daylight. Housing shortages and homelessness, high interest rates, and even bad environmental stories flow out of the state as fast as residents supposedly do to other states. On top of all this, California recently had the bad luck of a tropical storm hitting at the same time as an earthquake.
In addition to contributing to the total utility generation, rooftop solar has experienced a phenomenal growth of 10 times in 2022. This remarkable progress has resulted in the generation of 24,309 GWh of clean power, significantly reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy sources.
The state closely monitors its progress towards achieving its renewable energy goals through the Renewables Portfolio Standard . This standard allows the state to track the power mix of retail sales, ensuring that a significant portion of electricity comes from eligible renewable sources like solar and wind. The latest data for 2021 reveal that over 37% of the state’s electricity was generated from RPS-eligible sources, representing a notable increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year.
Over the past three years, California’s power grid has faced unprecedented challenges due to climate change-induced heat waves. These extreme weather events have significantly increased the demand for electricity, creating a precarious situation for the grid’s ability to meet additional needs. State energy forecasters anticipate a continuation of these erratic and intense weather patterns, resulting in a tight energy supply until additional energy production is established.
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