America Has 2 Million Solar Systems. How'd We Get Here?

It took four decades for America to install a million solar systems. And it took just three years to install the second million. From here on out, the U.S. market will likely see a million systems every couple of years, according to the latest data from Wood Mackenzie. To mark this new era of scale, we’re going to look back at the most important trends that got us to the first couple of million systems — and the most important trends that will keep many more millions coming. Then, Tesla has a new way to package and sell solar online. Will it work? Finally, what’s the best way to frame climate change and the clean energy transition? Presidential candidates are talking about the issues, and press outlets are trying to reframe coverage. What's working and what needs to change? Recommended reading:GTM: US Surpasses 2 Million Solar Installations as Industry Looks to ‘Dominate’ the 2020sGTM: Tesla Embraces New Solar Strategy But Analysts Remain SkepticalNew York Times: These Days, It’s Not About the Polar BearsColumbia Journalism Review: The Climate Crisis Is a Story for Every BeatSupport for this podcast comes from PG&E. Did you know that 20 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. are in PG&E’s service area in Northern California? PG&E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&E’s EV specialists to find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric. We're also sponsored by Wunder Capital. Wunder Capital is the leading commercial solar financing company in the United States. Click here to find out how Wunder Capital can help you finance your next commercial solar project. Subscribe to GTM podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you find your audio content, or integrate our RSS feed into the app of your choice.