State Overview
Rhode Island
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 35th
Updated June 2026
Rhode Island State Solar Overview
Rhode Island Major Solar and Storage Projects
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.
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
1,234 MWdc
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Storage Capacity
9 MWh
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National Ranking:
35th (41st in 2025 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
231,600 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
10.43%
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Solar Jobs:
3,583
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Solar Companies in State:
28 (10 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 8 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$2.2 billion
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
717 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 44th)
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Number of Installations:
27,070
Rhode Island State Solar Policy Resources
- DSIRE incentives database – Rhode Island – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Pennsylvania and across the United States
- Public Utility Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Pennsylvania public utilities
- Rhode Island Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Rhode Island, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
- Solar Panel Cost in Rhode Island – Learn about the history of solar policy in Rhode Island, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
- Solar Rebates & Incentives in Rhode Island – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Rhode Island to see what programs you can benefit from
- State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
- State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Rhode Island
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Rhode Island State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Rhode Island Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview
Rhode Island’s energy storage market remains in an early stage. As solar capacity continues to expand, energy storage is expected to play a larger role in improving grid reliability and supporting future clean energy growth.
Rhode Island Energy Storage Policy Resources
- State of Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources –Battery storage resources, programs & incentives, and the Energy Storage Statistics Dashboard.
- Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund (REF) –Grant programs providing cost-effective renewable energy project development for solar and solar-plus-storage.
- Connected Solutions –Rhode Island Energy’s demand response initiatives, battery storage rebates and incentives, and loan financing.
- DSIRE Rhode Island Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in Rhode Island and across the United States.
- Rhode Island Energy Storage Rebates and Incentives – EnergySage’s list of key storage incentives and rebates and see what programs you can benefit from.
- Energy Storage Cost in Rhode Island – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in Rhode Island on EnergySage.
- State of Rhode Island General Assembly – 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 Rhode Island.
- State of Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Rhode Island public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
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