State Overview

Indiana

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 11th

Updated May 2026

 

Indiana State Solar Overview

 

 

SEIA Indiana State Policy Priorities

Indiana is one of the fastest-growing solar markets int the entire United States. SEIA’s policy priorities in the state include:

  • Improving distributed generation compensation structures under the EDG framework.
  • Supporting policies that enable expanded deployment of distributed and utility-scale solar.
  • Ensuring fair and consistent property tax treatment for solar projects.
  • Advancing interconnection, siting, and permitting reforms to support market growth.

Indiana Major Solar and Storage Projects

SEIA’s Major Solar 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

  • Solar Capacity:

    6,538 MWdc

  • Storage Capacity

    1,509 MWh

  • National Solar Ranking:

    11th (3rd in 2025 additions)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    770,052 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    6.49%

  • Solar Jobs:

    4,242

  • Solar and Storage Companies in State:

    107 (39 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 34 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $8.4 billion

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    12,357 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th)

  • Number of Solar Installations:

    10,748

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Indiana State Solar Policy Resources

Indiana Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Indiana’s energy storage market is growing alongside rapid solar expansion, with increasing deployment to support grid reliability and integrate new generation.

While Indiana’s policy framework for storage continues to evolve, strong solar growth and a large development pipeline are expected to drive additional storage deployment. As utilities expand capacity and modernize the grid, energy storage is likely to play an increasing role in balancing supply and supporting future energy needs.

Indiana Energy Storage Policy Resources

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