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These US cities are producing the most solar energy

Solar panels on a roof - the future of solar energy

Expanded use of solar energy in the US can help massively reduce US greenhouse gas emissions. Image: Unsplash/Nuno Marques

Stefan Ellerbeck
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A chart showing the number of US cities with more than 50 watts of solar PV capacity per person
There’s been a big rise in the number of US cities with more than 50 watts of solar. Image: Environment California Research & Policy Center

A table showing the US cities which are regarded as Solar Superstars
The US cities named as Solar Superstars. Image: Environment California Research & Policy Center
Solar capacity per capita across the US
The cities with the most solar capacity are found along US coastlines. Image: Environment California Research & Policy Center
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