A record-setting 11.8 gigawatts (GW) of new solar panel manufacturing capacity came online in the U.S. during Q1 2024, making up 75% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the U.S. grid in that period.
https://electrek.co/2024/06/05/us-solar-q1-2024/
@estherschindler I just picked up another 100w 12v panel for $44. Incredible! Now I’m eyeing LiFePO4 batteries, but those are still kinda spendy.