Five sunny U.S. states listed above accounted for more than half of the $6.4 million in solar claims recorded during 2020 and 2021. (Graphic provided by Verisk) Five sunny U.S. states listed above accounted for more than half of the $6.4 million in solar claims recorded during 2020 and 2021. (Graphic provided by Verisk)

The current solar panel installation craze is especially strong for existing homes and in states with the most favorable climates for this energy source.

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas saw the most solar panels installed in 2021, based on building permit data, with abundant sunshine in many locales across these states. An additional boost in California comes from the state's recently enacted requirement that all new homes have solar panels.

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