Dive Brief

• SolarCity plans to nearly double its operations centers in California, putting the solar company within 30 miles of 90% of the state's population.
• The move will lower installation wait times for building owners who want solar panels on their rooftops. The company has 2,100 employees in California and is looking to fill at least 260 positions.

Dive Insight

California has about 1,875 MW of rooftop solar, up from about 1,300 MW last year, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. Most of the new capacity is coming from companies like SolarCity that enter into leases and power purchase agreements with property owners.

Clearly, SolarCity sees plenty of room for growth in the state. “The fact that this is happening as California’s largest state incentive program is winding down is a key indicator of how far solar power has come toward the mainstream,” said Tanguy Serra, SolarCity’s executive vice president of operations.