State Overview

Michigan

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 24th

National Storage Capacity Ranking: 21th

Updated May 2026

 

Michigan State Solar Overview

 

 

SEIA Michigan State Policy Priorities

  • SEIA is working to protect existing siting/permitting law and other renewable energy policies, including Net Metering and the RPS, against rollback efforts stemming from the “Project Lighthouse” campaign.
  • SEIA is supporting legislation in 2027 on virtual power plants and community solar to expand clean energy access for Michigan residents and businesses.

Michigan 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:

    2,845 MWdc

  • Storage Capacity

    470 MWh

  • National Solar Ranking:

    24th (13th in 2025 additions)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    481,848 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    2.55%

  • Solar Jobs:

    4,385

  • Solar and Storage Companies in State:

    212 (76 Manufacturers, 74 Installers/Developers, 62 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $4 billion

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    6,212 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 10th)

  • Number of Solar Installations:

    27,225

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Michigan State Solar Policy Resources

Michigan Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

Michigan’s energy storage market is positioned for growth, supported by policy development, utility planning, and increasing clean energy deployment. Rising energy demand and prices are also driving a need for more storage development.

State policy frameworks and utility actions continue to advance storage integration through integrated resource planning, with utilities playing a central role in procurement and deployment. Storage growth is closely tied to Michigan’s expanding solar market, which is expected to continue growing over the coming years.

 

Michigan Energy Storage Policy Resources

 

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