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Solar State By State

Explore the latest solar market insights and policy updates in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. All market data is current through Q1 2024.

179 GW
Total solar capacity installed nationwide.
263,883
Americans working in solar.
4,857,990
Solar energy systems installed nationwide.
California Solar MW Installed 46,874 Number Of Installations 1,992,628 Solar Jobs 78,116
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 823 Number Of Installations 237 Solar Jobs 716
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 30 Number Of Installations 2,593 Solar Jobs 74
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 7,675 Number Of Installations 288,854 Solar Jobs 8,337
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 895 Number Of Installations 13,695 Solar Jobs 376
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 4,112 Number Of Installations 141,864 Solar Jobs 7,626
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,481 Number Of Installations 89,682 Solar Jobs 2,300
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 279 Number Of Installations 11,152 Solar Jobs 559
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Florida Solar MW Installed 13,912 Number Of Installations 223,873 Solar Jobs 12,267
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,913 Number Of Installations 12,220 Solar Jobs 5,382
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,808 Number Of Installations 113,156 Solar Jobs 2,393
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 830 Number Of Installations 21,007 Solar Jobs 633
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,719 Number Of Installations 79,794 Solar Jobs 5,652
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,895 Number Of Installations 9,785 Solar Jobs 3,946
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 601 Number Of Installations 15,483 Solar Jobs 886
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 152 Number Of Installations 5,836 Solar Jobs 1,004
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 192 Number Of Installations 6,282 Solar Jobs 1,595
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 352 Number Of Installations 20,181 Solar Jobs 3,185
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Maine Solar MW Installed 993 Number Of Installations 7,995 Solar Jobs 678
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 2,054 Number Of Installations 96,301 Solar Jobs 4,921
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 5,070 Number Of Installations 159,247 Solar Jobs 11,024
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,444 Number Of Installations 21,851 Solar Jobs 4,073
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 2,796 Number Of Installations 19,787 Solar Jobs 4,643
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 576 Number Of Installations 1,033 Solar Jobs 911
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 627 Number Of Installations 38,154 Solar Jobs 2,894
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Montana Solar MW Installed 293 Number Of Installations 5,658 Solar Jobs 352
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 96 Number Of Installations 3,277 Solar Jobs 1,668
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 6,382 Number Of Installations 118,091 Solar Jobs 7,562
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 263 Number Of Installations 18,644 Solar Jobs 1,108
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 5,276 Number Of Installations 189,476 Solar Jobs 6,594
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,890 Number Of Installations 54,278 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 5,560 Number Of Installations 204,950 Solar Jobs 11,512
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 9,310 Number Of Installations 49,502 Solar Jobs 7,072
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 50 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 2,275 Number Of Installations 19,371 Solar Jobs 7,486
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 181 Number Of Installations 11,012 Solar Jobs 872
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,776 Number Of Installations 51,950 Solar Jobs 4,032
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,491 Number Of Installations 68,666 Solar Jobs 4,288
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 967 Number Of Installations 20,996 Solar Jobs 1,089
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,544 Number Of Installations 33,957 Solar Jobs 3,393
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 102 Number Of Installations 163 Solar Jobs 483
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 889 Number Of Installations 2,640 Solar Jobs 4,347
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Texas Solar MW Installed 22,872 Number Of Installations 274,628 Solar Jobs 11,250
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,753 Number Of Installations 72,512 Solar Jobs 7,310
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 429 Number Of Installations 10,340 Solar Jobs 1,191
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,841 Number Of Installations 50,318 Solar Jobs 4,753
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 237 Number Of Installations 14,480 Solar Jobs 1,024
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 38 Number Of Installations 2,499 Solar Jobs 378
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 2,204 Number Of Installations 15,708 Solar Jobs 3,274
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Wyoming MW Installed 124 Number Of Installations 2,401 Solar Jobs 165
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State Solar Policy MW Installed Number Of Installations Solar Jobs
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California Solar MW Installed 46,874 Number Of Installations 1,992,628 Solar Jobs 78,116
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 823 Number Of Installations 237 Solar Jobs 716
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 30 Number Of Installations 2,593 Solar Jobs 74
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 7,675 Number Of Installations 288,854 Solar Jobs 8,337
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 895 Number Of Installations 13,695 Solar Jobs 376
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 4,112 Number Of Installations 141,864 Solar Jobs 7,626
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,481 Number Of Installations 89,682 Solar Jobs 2,300
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 279 Number Of Installations 11,152 Solar Jobs 559
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Florida Solar MW Installed 13,912 Number Of Installations 223,873 Solar Jobs 12,267
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,913 Number Of Installations 12,220 Solar Jobs 5,382
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,808 Number Of Installations 113,156 Solar Jobs 2,393
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 830 Number Of Installations 21,007 Solar Jobs 633
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,719 Number Of Installations 79,794 Solar Jobs 5,652
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,895 Number Of Installations 9,785 Solar Jobs 3,946
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 601 Number Of Installations 15,483 Solar Jobs 886
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 152 Number Of Installations 5,836 Solar Jobs 1,004
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 192 Number Of Installations 6,282 Solar Jobs 1,595
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 352 Number Of Installations 20,181 Solar Jobs 3,185
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Maine Solar MW Installed 993 Number Of Installations 7,995 Solar Jobs 678
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 2,054 Number Of Installations 96,301 Solar Jobs 4,921
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 5,070 Number Of Installations 159,247 Solar Jobs 11,024
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,444 Number Of Installations 21,851 Solar Jobs 4,073
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 2,796 Number Of Installations 19,787 Solar Jobs 4,643
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 576 Number Of Installations 1,033 Solar Jobs 911
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 627 Number Of Installations 38,154 Solar Jobs 2,894
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Montana Solar MW Installed 293 Number Of Installations 5,658 Solar Jobs 352
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 96 Number Of Installations 3,277 Solar Jobs 1,668
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 6,382 Number Of Installations 118,091 Solar Jobs 7,562
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 263 Number Of Installations 18,644 Solar Jobs 1,108
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 5,276 Number Of Installations 189,476 Solar Jobs 6,594
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,890 Number Of Installations 54,278 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 5,560 Number Of Installations 204,950 Solar Jobs 11,512
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 9,310 Number Of Installations 49,502 Solar Jobs 7,072
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 50 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 2,275 Number Of Installations 19,371 Solar Jobs 7,486
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 181 Number Of Installations 11,012 Solar Jobs 872
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,776 Number Of Installations 51,950 Solar Jobs 4,032
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,491 Number Of Installations 68,666 Solar Jobs 4,288
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 967 Number Of Installations 20,996 Solar Jobs 1,089
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,544 Number Of Installations 33,957 Solar Jobs 3,393
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 102 Number Of Installations 163 Solar Jobs 483
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 889 Number Of Installations 2,640 Solar Jobs 4,347
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Texas Solar MW Installed 22,872 Number Of Installations 274,628 Solar Jobs 11,250
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,753 Number Of Installations 72,512 Solar Jobs 7,310
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 429 Number Of Installations 10,340 Solar Jobs 1,191
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,841 Number Of Installations 50,318 Solar Jobs 4,753
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 237 Number Of Installations 14,480 Solar Jobs 1,024
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 38 Number Of Installations 2,499 Solar Jobs 378
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 2,204 Number Of Installations 15,708 Solar Jobs 3,274
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Wyoming MW Installed 124 Number Of Installations 2,401 Solar Jobs 165
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State Solar Policy MW Installed Number Of Installations Solar Jobs
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Texas Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 2nd (1st in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 2,677,486 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.82%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 627 (96 Manufacturers, 236 Installers/Developers, 295 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $27.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 40,913 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 1st).

Kentucky Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Kentucky, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 43rd (45th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 20,533 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.45%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 45 (13 Manufacturers, 13 Installers/Developers, 19 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $340 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,846 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 18th).

Maine Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Maine, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 27th (18th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 178,213 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 9.93%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 53 (4 Manufacturers, 29 Installers/Developers, 20 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,353 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 32nd).

Kansas Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 45th (43rd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 21,952 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.35%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 45 (7 Manufacturers, 21 Installers/Developers, 17 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $304 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 712 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 41st).

Iowa Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 35th (38th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 76,085 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.29%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 81 (12 Manufacturers, 41 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $970 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,377 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 31st).

Idaho Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 31st (21st in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 111,964 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.92%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 39 (4 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 11 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,055 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 37th).

Arkansas Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 29th (23rd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 101,923 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.94%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 36 (8 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,995 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 16th).

Alaska Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 50th (47th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 3,693 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.39%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 15 (1 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/Developers, 7 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $68 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 31 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st).

Alabama Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 32nd (25th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 91,987 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.84%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 41 (18 Manufacturers, 13 Installers/Developers, 10 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $856 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,331 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 34th).

Michigan Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 26th (15th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 255,232 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.31%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 213 (73 Manufacturers, 76 Installers/Developers, 64 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,176 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 15th).

Mississippi Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 36th (34th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 62,684 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.89%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 16 (4 Manufacturers, 5 Installers/Developers, 7 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $632 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,215 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 24th).

Wyoming

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 46th (50th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 19,551 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.47%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 12 (0 Manufacturers, 9 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $163 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 685 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 43rd).

West Virginia Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 49th (48th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 3,749 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.08%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 18 (3 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 5 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $114 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 605 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 44th).

South Dakota Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 47th (36th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 11,998 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.29%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 14 (3 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 5 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $110 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 328 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 48th).

South Carolina Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 16th (27th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 314,240 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.29%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 82 (21 Manufacturers, 32 Installers/Developers, 29 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,068 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 25th).

Oklahoma Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 44th (40th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 21,383 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.27%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 28 (3 Manufacturers, 13 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $416 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,166 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 36th).

North Dakota Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 51st (51st in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 190 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.01%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 8 (3 Manufacturers, 2 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 408 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 47th).

Nebraska Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Nebraska, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 48th (49th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 12,023 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.33%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 24 (4 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 10 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $162 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 460 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 45th).

Montana Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 39th (26th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 40,052 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.22%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 26 (3 Manufacturers, 20 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $416 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 868 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 39th).

Rhode Island Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Rhode Island, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 28th (28th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 185,488 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 11.78%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 28 (10 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 7 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 809 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 40th).

Louisiana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Louisiana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 38th (41st in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 34,342 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.61%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 63 (5 Manufacturers, 30 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $676 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4,109 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 12th).

Indiana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Indiana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 20th (11th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 235,637 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 2.45%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 91 (24 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 33 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 9,238 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th).

Virginia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Virginia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 11th (14th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 585,088 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.56%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 208 (30 Manufacturers, 87 Installers/Developers, 91 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6,822 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 9th).

New Hampshire Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in New Hampshire, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 41st (39th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 42,626 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.82%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 57 (19 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 22 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $695 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 408 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 46th).

Utah Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Utah, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 14th (32nd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 510,345 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 13.92%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 124 (18 Manufacturers, 56 Installers/Developers, 50 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4,022 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 13th).

Minnesota Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Minnesota, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 13th (22nd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 387,054 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.00%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 168 (34 Manufacturers, 57 Installers/Developers, 77 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,806 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 26th).

Vermont Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Vermont, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 37th (46th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 76,388 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 18.89%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 67 (10 Manufacturers, 37 Installers/Developers, 20 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $851 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 147 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 50th).

Washington DC Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Washington, D.C., including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 42nd (42nd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 40,354 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 56.16%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 181 (7 Manufacturers, 25 Installers/Developers, 149 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $596 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 242 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 49th).

Wisconsin Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 18th (7th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 369,766 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 2.35%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 181 (45 Manufacturers, 82 Installers/Developers, 54 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,805 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 14th).

Florida Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 3rd (3rd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,663,089 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.75%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 471 (64 Manufacturers, 231 Installers/Developers, 176 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $20 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 15,592 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 3rd).

Georgia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Georgia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 7th (10th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 710,506 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.08%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 223 (47 Manufacturers, 79 Installers/Developers, 97 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $6.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,941 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 17th).

Illinois Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 15th (12th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 440,942 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.94%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 344 (70 Manufacturers, 110 Installers/Developers, 164 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6,593 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 10th).

Missouri Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 34th (35th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 68,456 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.32%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 140 (22 Manufacturers, 48 Installers/Developers, 70 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,405 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 20th).

New Mexico Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 21st (20th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 441,050 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 8.21%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 83 (17 Manufacturers, 44 Installers/Developers, 22 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4,563 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 11th).

Oregon Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 23rd (19th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 223,814 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.03%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 135 (21 Manufacturers, 65 Installers/Developers, 49 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,778 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 27th).

North Carolina Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 4th (13th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,169,056 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 9.34%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 247 (39 Manufacturers, 97 Installers/Developers, 111 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $12.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,345 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 23rd).

Tennessee Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 30th (31st in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 95,018 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.32%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 142 (37 Manufacturers, 61 Installers/Developers, 44 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,596 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 28th).

Delaware Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 40th (44th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 35,425 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.99%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 47 (11 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $686 million.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 688 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd).

Connecticut Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 25th (33rd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 224,908 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.03%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 161 (29 Manufacturers, 65 Installers/Developers, 67 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,187 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 35th).

Arizona Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 5th (9th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,173,331 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 10.15%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 364 (78 Manufacturers, 166 Installers/Developers, 120 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $18.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 9,136 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 5th).

Pennsylvania Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 24th (16th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 195,365 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.62%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 467 (109 Manufacturers, 228 Installers/Developers, 130 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,355 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 21st).

Colorado Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 12th (4th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 838,462 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 9.03%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 394 (38 Manufacturers, 182 Installers/Developers, 174 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $7.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,836 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 19th).

Nevada Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 6th (6th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,150,989 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 25.93%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 113 (13 Manufacturers, 52 Installers/Developers, 48 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $11.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6,945 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 8th).

Ohio Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 17th (5th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 298,590 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.31%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 242 (88 Manufacturers, 66 Installers/Developers, 88 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 7,485 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th).

Massachusetts Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 10th (24th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 912,036 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 24.38%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 472 (86 Manufacturers, 176 Installers/Developers, 210 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $11.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,528 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 30th).

Hawaii Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 22nd (29th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 475,682 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 18.87%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 106 (2 Manufacturers, 75 Installers/Developers, 29 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 963 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 38th).

New Jersey Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 9th (17th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 904,948 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 7.44%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 434 (76 Manufacturers, 241 Installers/Developers, 117 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $14.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,352 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 22nd).

Maryland Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 19th (30th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 253,987 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.32%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 187 (17 Manufacturers, 94 Installers/Developers, 76 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,594 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 29th).

New York Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 8th (8th in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 980,034 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.01%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 728 (86 Manufacturers, 235 Installers/Developers, 407 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $11.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 8,590 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 6th).

State Solar Policy

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California Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 1st (2nd in 2023) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 13,904,267 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 28.16%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 2,306 (405 Manufacturers, 1,047 Installers/Developers, 854 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $102.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 47% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 19,872 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 2nd).

State Solar Policy

In states across the country, SEIA advocates for pro-solar policies, including fair compensation, solar-friendly rate design, and much more. Click here to explore the issues and policies that SEIA represents.

SEIA's Work in the States

SEIA's state affairs team is actively engaged on several fronts to ensure pro-solar policies are implemented and protected at the state level. We work closely with official state affiliates and other local partners to achieve maximum impact. To see some of the topic areas and policy positions that inform SEIA's state efforts, browse our Initiatives & Advocacy

Recent State News

Thursday, Mar 07, 2024

Leading the Charge: The Top 5 Solar States of 2023

Solar is coming off a landmark, record-shattering year in 2023. To celebrate this momentous year, SEIA is counting down the top five solar states of 2023 — all of which are positioning themselves as national leaders in America’s energy economy.

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Wednesday, Mar 06, 2024

Solar Installations Skyrocket in 2023 in Record-Setting First Full Year of Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. solar industry added a record-shattering 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2023 Year-in-Review released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, solar accounts for 53% of all new electric generating capacity added to the grid last year.

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Tuesday, Mar 05, 2024

Solar Industry Statement on CPUC Community Solar Decision

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This week the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision that rejects a plan to bolster the state’s community solar market and instead approves a utility-backed alternative. Following is a statement from Stephanie Doyle, California State Affairs Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): 

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