Ohio State Solar Overview
Ohio is a leading solar market, with strong utility-scale and distributed solar development. A key priority for the state’s 2026 legislative session is passing HB 303, which would establish a community energy program and has been progressing through the Senate Energy Committee. Ensuring the right market conditions for solar to build and delivering community energy legislation across the finish line remain the state’s most pressing near-term goals.
Ohio 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.
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
- Solar Capacity:
6,339 MWdc
- Storage Capacity
36 MWh
- National Solar Ranking:
12th (7th in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
776,993 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
5.75%
- Solar Jobs:
8,179
- Solar and Storage Companies in State:
253 (106 Manufacturers, 65 Installers/Developers, 82 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$8.8 billion
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
7,687 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 8th)
- Number of Solar Installations:
33,212
Ohio State Solar Policy Resources
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Ohio Energy Project – Read about this energy education resource for students, educators and business partners in Ohio
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Ohio Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Ohio, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Ohio public utilities
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Solar Panel Cost in Ohio – Learn about the history of solar policy in Ohio, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Ohio – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Ohio to see what programs you can benefit from
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State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, research, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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DSIRE incentives database – Ohio – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Ohio and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Ohio State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Ohio Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview
Ohio’s energy storage market remains in the early stages of development, with limited installed capacity but growing interest tied to broader solar expansion.
Ohio Energy Storage Policy Resources
- Energy Loan Fund – Funding opportunities for small businesses, manufacturers, non-profits, and local governments for energy efficiency projects.
- Battery Storage Facilities Map and Statistics –Battery storage capacity statistics, site locations, and project types.
- DSIRE Ohio Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Ohio and across the United States.
- Energy Storage Cost in Ohio – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Ohio on EnergySage.
- Public Utilities Commission of Ohio – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Ohio public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
- Ohio State Legislature – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Ohio.
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