Louisiana v Georgia: Solar Jobs Comparison Infographic

September 22nd, 2013 by Amber Archangel

Originally published on 1Sun4All.

Thanks to our friends over at renewableenergysolar.net, we have another thrilling solar infographic. This time it’s a solar showdown between Louisiana and Georgia. Enjoy!

Solar Jobs Comparison — Louisiana vs. Georgia

A showdown of two solar [not so] heavyweights (sorry guys!), Louisiana and Georgia showcase their solar potential by stacking up their employed solar workers, number of companies, jobs per capita and homes powered by solar panels. With not-so-strong incentives, weak net metering and connection policies – this match-up shouldn’t last too long. Let’s see who takes the Southeast title home:

Infographic Courtesy of: Renewable Energy Corporation

I found more information about the solar industry in Georgia from Solar Energy Industries Association:

Notable Solar Installations in Georgia

Blairsville Solar Farm was completed in 2011 by developer ESA Renewables. This photovoltaic project has the capacity to generate 1 MW of electricity– enough to power over 100 Georgia homes.
Another utility-scale project, Social Circle Solar Farm, is currently under development in Georgia and is scheduled to come online in 2013. Developed by Silicon Ranch, this 30 MW photovoltaic project will generate enough electricity to power 2,800 homes.

And here’s a story about rooftop solar power in Louisiana via CleanTechnica.com: Largest Solar Power Neighborhood In Southeast Built In New Orleans.

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Tags: Blairsville Solar Farm, ESA Renewables, georgia, Georgia solar, Infographics, louisiana, Louisiana solar, SEIA, Social Circle Solar Farm

About the Author

Amber Archangel -- I am an artist, painter, writer, interior designer, and graphic designer, constant student of many studies and founder of 1Sun4All.com. Living with respect for the environment close at hand, the food chain, natural remedies for healing, the earth, people and animals is a life-long expression and commitment. As half of a home-building team, I helped design and build harmonious, sustainable and net-zero homes that incorporate clean air systems, passive and active solar energy as well as rainwater collection systems. Private aviation stirs a special appeal, I would love to fly in the solar airplane and install a wind turbine in my yard. I am a peace-loving, courageous soul, and I am passionate about contributing to the clean energy revolution.

JG

A strange way to compare the solar industries of GA and LA. Georgia has twice as many people as Louisiana, so the fact they have twice the nubmer of homes with solar doesn’t tell us much. Instead we should look at jobs per capita. In jobs per capita, Louisiana wins and they have a better net metering policy. However, Georgia can still pull ahead on a per capita basis with Georgia Power’s new solar programs. Either one of them can win the long race by allowing 3rd party financing (leasing).
Jim Mowreader

Please edit the graphic for Round 3…you listed the number of solar jobs in North Carolina, but the state you painted red is South Carolina.
Southface Energy

Check out http://www.georgiaenergydata.org/solarmap
Scott

Round 3…Ummm, North Carolina decided to get in on the action? Error, error, cannot compute!!!
Trey Gibbs

As an Atlantan I am rooting for GA, but I want the fight to be fair.
How old is this infographic? According to the EIA, Louisiana had 2594 new net metered residential customers added in 2012, which ranked it 5th in the US.
http://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/update/?src=Electricity-b2
http://johnbrianshannon.com/ John Brian Shannon

Hi Amber,

Why is North Carolina sitting in for Georgia, in Round Three?

Other than that, novel approach and good info.

Cheers, JBSnews.com
de co

Louisiana and Georgia a showdown to demonstrate their potential for solar energy solar stack employed workers, the number of companies per capita of work and family, powered by solar panels.

http://www.sungoldpower.co.uk/
Jared Conner

This makes me be ashamed to live in Georgia… But then again, what can you do in a state where people (rednecks) literally laugh at you for suggesting a school recycling project…
- Shiggity
  
  Well they are two of the last states in education.
JamesWimberley

Poor policies only delay solar, they don´t stop it.