Array of policies makes N.J. unlikely solar leader

A solar installation in Pilesgrove, N.J.
A solar installation in Pilesgrove, N.J.

By Richard Bookbinder | Solar Industry

The State of New Jersey is known for many things. It has the most diners, the longest boardwalk and the tallest water tower in the world. New Jersey also ranks second in blueberry production, as well as third in cranberry production nationally. Meanwhile, recent state and nationwide trends have allowed the Garden State to add another record to this list: its ranking as the fifth leading state in solar energy.

New Jersey has over 1 GW of installed solar generating capacity, which makes it one of the most productive states for solar energy. This is quite an accomplishment given its modest solar resources compared to leading solar states California and Arizona. How has New Jersey become a leader in solar energy, and how it can be a model for similar states wishing to capitalize on this fast-growing sector?

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