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Delaware Solar

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Data Current Through:

Q4 2023

Solar Installed (MW):
279
National Ranking:
40th (44th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power:
35,425 homes
Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
6.99%
Solar Jobs:
559
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 and Ranking:
688 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd)
Number Of Installations:
11,152

Despite its small size, Delaware continues to increase its solar capacity at a rapid pace. It is not one of the sunnier states, but strong solar policies are driving the industry. The state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) has set a target of achieving 25% of its power from renewables by 2026, with 3.5% required to come from solar. In addition, the state’s net metering law allows third-party solar financing and shared solar, supporting the distributed solar market.

View more solar industry data.

Notable Solar Installations in Delaware

  • Milford Solar Farm in Milford was developed by juwi and came online in 2012. This 15 MW project produces enough electricity to power 1,871 homes.5
  • Amazon, Home Depot and Brookfield Properties Retail have all gone solar in Delaware. Amazon's PHL7 project in Middletown is one of the largest corporate projects in the state. 6
  • At 11.3 MW, Dover Sun Park in Dover is among the largest solar installations in Delaware. Completed by Sun Power in 2011, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 1,410 homes.7

Check out our Major Solar Projects List for more notable installations.

Solar Companies in Delaware

Looking for a local installer? Use SolarReviews to get company reviews and estimates for solar in your area. You can also view the average costs for installing solar in Delaware, based on real price data from installed systems and solar quotes.

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If you're looking for information about local solar companies, check out EnergySage's list of solar companies in Delaware, where you can check out information about each company and see real customer reviews.

Delaware State Solar Policy Resources

Delaware Green Energy Program

Delaware Public Services Commission - Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Delaware public utilities

Delaware State Legislature - Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Delaware

Delaware Solar Panels Overview - Learn about the history of solar policy in Delaware, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

Division of Energy and Climate - Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics

Delaware’s Renewable Energy Task Force - Provides recommendations on establishing renewable energy trading mechanisms and other structures to support the growth of renewable energy in Delaware.

DSIRE incentives database Delaware - Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Delaware  and across the United States

Solar Panel Cost in Delaware - Learn about the history of solar policy in Delaware, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

Solar Rebates & Incentives in Delaware - Check out EnergySage's list of key solar incentives in Delaware to see what programs you can benefit from

US Energy Information Administration- Delaware State Profile - Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

Official State Affiliate: MDV SEIA

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