California ISO President Steve Berberich stated, "This achievement demonstrates that California is not only focused on the feasibility and grid integration of new energy, but is also making meaningful contributions to practical benefits." The solar power generation figures from Saturday are particularly inspiring for the state's solar industry. According to a report by the Electric Power Research Institute, 78% of California's installed solar capacity is integrated into the grid, accounting for 18% of total electricity demand. In layman's terms, this means that last Saturday, solar energy provided electricity for 3 million California residents. "This milestone also indicates that we have entered a new era where clean, renewable energy is taking on its share of power supply," Berberich added.
Data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that California surpasses all other states, possessing the highest cumulative installed solar power capacity, reaching 5.23 gigawatts. Combined with wind and thermal power, California's renewable energy generation capacity exceeds 15 gigawatts.