The US added 1,354MW of PV capacity during the third quarter, lifting its year-to-date total to 3,966MW, according to new figures published by the Solar Energy Industries Association and GTM Research.

By comparison, the US added 2,647MW of PV capacity during the same period last year.

After installing what will likely be 6.5GW this year, the US will install an estimated 8.5GW