The forecast new capacity will include 4GW of utility-scale with the balance commercial, community and residential.

"Texas is entering a period of unprecedented solar growth, dominated by a massive uptick in utility-scale solar deployment across the state," says Tom Kimbis, SEIA's interim president.  

"This strong demand for solar energy is generating thousands of well-paying jobs for Texans, hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefits, and providing customers with another option for meeting their electricity needs.