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How many gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity will be installed in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2019?
Closed Jan 01, 2020 07:59AM UTC
Despite impressive growth, the solar energy market faces some uncertainty in the near future (Solar Power World, Financial Times). The question will be suspended on 31 December 2019 and closed when the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) releases its "2019 Year in Review" report, typically around the middle of March (SEIA). The archive of past reports can be found by clicking the "+" next to "Solar Market Insight Report Archives". In the second quarter of 2019, the SEIA reported that 2.1 GWdc of solar PV had been installed (SEIA).
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The question closed "More than 3.0 GWdc" with a closing date of 1 January 2020.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 GWdc or less | 0% | |
| More than 2.0 GWdc but less than 2.6 GWdc | 0% | |
| Between 2.6 GWdc and 3.0 GWdc, inclusive | 0% | |
| More than 3.0 GWdc | 100% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 41 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 206 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 100 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 585 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
