U.S. Solar Fleet Takes In Ample Sunshine; Winds Near 20-Year Average In Q1
Markit·2026-05-01·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The US basked in excess sunshine in the March quarter of 2026, with solar insolation levels exceeding the 20-year average by 5.8%.
Wind was more diversified in terms of average winds in the March quarter.
Solar radiation is the mean surface downward shortwave radiation flux, measured from the fifth-generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts reanalysis.
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The US basked in excess sunshine in the March quarter of 2026, with solar insolation levels exceeding the 20-year average by 5.8%. Average wind speeds for the quarter were near normal, with a negative deviation from the