The United States Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (USPVDB) provides the locations and array boundaries of U. photovoltaic (PV) facilities with capacity of 1 megawatt or more. It includes corresponding PV facility information, including panel type, site type, and initial. This article provides an in-depth exploration of the top solar cities in the US, focusing on how they've achieved their ranking, the impact of per capita solar installations, historical progress, and the policies or incentives that have influenced their solar journeys. All market data is current through Q3 2025. California leads as the top solar state. With over 54 GW of solar installed, enough energy to power over 15 million homes. Texas has the fastest growing. Explore solar resource data via our online geospatial tools and downloadable maps and data sets. When people imagine renewable energy projects, they often picture solar farms in. BOSTON — The top nine U. The report, Shining Cities 2022: The Top U.