The U.S. community solar sector reached a historic milestone in late 2025, officially surpassing 10 GWDC of cumulative national installations, according to a new report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA).
While the market experienced a 25% contraction in 2025 due to a slowdown in mature markets like New York and Maine, national installe...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights the resilience of the community solar sector, which has delivered tangible benefits—like bill savings for hundreds of thousands of households—despite policy headwinds. The milestone of 10 GWDC is framed as a testament to industry adaptability, with developers diversifying into "community-scale" projects to meet grid demands. The report acknowledges challenges, such as interconnection backlogs and the looming ITC expiration, but balances them wit...