Solar power in Montana

In today's world, Solar power in Montana has become a topic of increasing interest and debate. With so many different opinions, research, and perspectives, it is difficult to come to a definitive conclusion on this matter. However, it is undeniable that Solar power in Montana awakens passions and challenges people's mentalities. Whether viewed from a scientific, social, political or economic perspective, Solar power in Montana continues to generate controversy and affect the lives of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Solar power in Montana and try to shed some light on this very complex topic.

Solar panels, Polebridge

Solar power in Montana on rooftops could provide 28% of all electricity used in Montana from 3,200 MW of solar panels.[1]

Net metering is available to all consumers for up to at least 10 kW generation. Excess generation is rolled over each month but is lost once each year.[2]

Statistics

Source: NREL[3]
Grid-Connected PV Capacity (MW)[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
Year Capacity Change % Change
2007 0.5
2008 0.7 0.2 40%
2009 0.7 0 0%
2010 0.7 0 0%
2011 0.7 0 0%
2012 2.2 1.4 200%
2013 3.0 0.9 41%
2014 4.0 1.0 33%
2015 4.5 0.5 12%
2016 5.5 1 22%
2017 54 48.5 881%
2018 55 1 1%
2019 60.4 5.4 9%
2020 116.8 56.4 93%
2021 122.7 5.9 %
2022 133 10.3 %
Utility-scale solar generation in Montana (GWh)[13]
Year Total Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017 13 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1
2018 35 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 1
2019 30 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1
2020 34 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 2 1 1
2021 25 1 1 3 3 4 5 4 4

See also

References

  1. ^ Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Technical Potential in the United States
  2. ^ "Montana Electric Cooperatives - Net Metering". Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
  3. ^ "PV Watts". NREL. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
  4. ^ Sherwood, Larry (August 2012). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2011" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  5. ^ Sherwood, Larry (June 2011). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2010" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Retrieved June 29, 2011.
  6. ^ Sherwood, Larry (July 2010). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2009" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 25, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
  7. ^ Sherwood, Larry (July 2009). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2008" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 23, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  8. ^ Sherwood, Larry (August 2008). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2007" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Retrieved July 24, 2010.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ Sherwood, Larry (July 2009). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2008" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 23, 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2010.
  10. ^ Sherwood, Larry (July 2012). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2012" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). p. 16. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  11. ^ Sherwood, Larry (July 2014). "U.S. Solar Market Trends 2013" (PDF). Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  12. ^ "Montana Solar". Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "Electricity Data Browser". U.S. Department of Energy. March 28, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
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