# **Community Solar Just Had a Record-Breaking Year – What’s Next?**
The solar industry continues to see rapid expansion, and in 2024, community solar set an all-time record. A recent report by Wood Mackenzie and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) found that 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of community solar was installed in the U.S. in 2024—a 35% increase from the previous year. This growth puts the nation on track to surpass 15 GW of community solar capacity by 2030.
But what does this mean for homeowners, businesses, and the future of renewable energy? Let’s explore why community solar is taking off, what challenges lie ahead, and how it compares to installing a solar array for home use.
## **Why Is Community Solar Growing So Fast?**
Community solar allows individuals to benefit from solar energy without installing solar panels for your home. Instead of placing panels on a roof, customers subscribe to a portion of an off-site solar farm. In return, they receive credits on their utility bills for the electricity generated by their share of the system.
This model works particularly well for those who rent their homes or have a roof unsuitable for installing solar
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/02/19/u-s-community-solar-jumps-35-but-faces-future-uncertainty/
