State Overview
West Virginia
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 49th
Updated May 2026
West Virginia State Solar Overview
West Virginia 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:
230 MWdc
- Storage Capacity
32 MWh
- National Solar Ranking:
49th (46th in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
22,487 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.64%
- Solar Jobs:
394
- Solar and Storage Companies in State:
18 (5 Manufacturers, 8 Installers/Developers, 5 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$400 million
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
1,279 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 38th)
- Number of Solar Installations:
4,436
West Virginia State Solar Policy Resources
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West Virginia Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of West Virginia public utilities
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West Virginia Department of Energy
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West Virginia State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in West Virginia
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DSIRE Incentives Database – West Virginia – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in West Virginia and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – West Virginia State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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