State Overview
Alaska
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 51st
Updated September 2026
Alaska State Solar Overview
Alaska Major Solar and Storage Projects
SEIA’s Major Solar and Storage Projects List is a database of all U.S. ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development.
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
36 MWdc
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Storage Capacity
176 MWh
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National Ranking:
51st (50th in 2025 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
4,334 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.35%
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Solar Jobs:
110
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Solar Companies in State:
15 (1 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/ Developers, 7 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$99 million
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
50 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st)
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Number of Installations:
3,284
Alaska State Solar Policy Resources
- Alaska Regulatory Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Alaska public utilities.
- Alaska State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Alaska
- Alaska State Energy Authority – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
- DSIRE Incentives Database –Alaska – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Alaska and across the United States
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Alaska State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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