National Solar Capacity Ranking: 8th
National Storage Capacity Ranking: 16th
Updated June 2026
New York is a leading solar market in the United States and continues to see strong growth driven by ambitious clean energy policies and distributed generation deployment. The state’s solar market is supported by programs such as NY-Sun, net metering alternatives, and value-based compensation structures.
New York’s broader clean energy framework, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, is driving continued solar and storage expansion alongside grid modernization efforts.
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.
8,226 MWdc
1,096 MWh
8th (8th in 2025 additions)
1,388,401 homes
7.70%
11,923
740 (94 Manufacturers, 226 Installers/Developers, 420 Others)
$18.1 billion
12,360 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th)
267,151
New York is a national leader in energy storage policy, supported by strong incentives, regulatory frameworks, and integration with its broader clean energy goals. The state has established an ambitious 6 GW storage target by 2030, alongside additional long duration storage goals, positioning it at the forefront of storage deployment.
Storage growth is occurring alongside a large and expanding solar market, with strong distributed generation adoption driving demand for more storage. While deployment is accelerating, continued program development and incentive design remain critical to scaling both front of the meter and behind the meter storage.
New York also prioritizes energy equity and environmental justice in its storage programs, directing investment toward disadvantaged communities and supporting workforce development. These combined policies and market structures are expected to sustain long-term growth in the state’s energy storage market.