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Solar State By State

Explore the latest solar market insights and policy updates in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. All market data is current through Q1 2023.

149.5 GW
Total solar capacity installed nationwide.
255,037
Americans working in solar.
4,233,150
Solar energy systems installed nationwide.
California Solar MW Installed 40,977 Number Of Installations 1,767,824 Solar Jobs 75,712
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 813 Number Of Installations 235 Solar Jobs 689
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 18 Number Of Installations 2,160 Solar Jobs 63
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 6,457 Number Of Installations 262,195 Solar Jobs 8,278
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 667 Number Of Installations 10,902 Solar Jobs 354
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 2,671 Number Of Installations 113,886 Solar Jobs 7,426
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,278 Number Of Installations 77,282 Solar Jobs 2,275
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 251 Number Of Installations 9,980 Solar Jobs 526
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Florida Solar MW Installed 11,747 Number Of Installations 185,767 Solar Jobs 11,761
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,041 Number Of Installations 10,796 Solar Jobs 5,314
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,723 Number Of Installations 105,203 Solar Jobs 2,421
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 811 Number Of Installations 17,503 Solar Jobs 586
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,201 Number Of Installations 59,140 Solar Jobs 5,520
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,641 Number Of Installations 8,776 Solar Jobs 3,858
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 678 Number Of Installations 12,436 Solar Jobs 892
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 121 Number Of Installations 4,234 Solar Jobs 971
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 162 Number Of Installations 4,881 Solar Jobs 1,485
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 306 Number Of Installations 19,445 Solar Jobs 3,210
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Maine Solar MW Installed 722 Number Of Installations 5,922 Solar Jobs 684
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 1,701 Number Of Installations 89,184 Solar Jobs 4,872
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 4,236 Number Of Installations 140,703 Solar Jobs 10,548
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,038 Number Of Installations 19,244 Solar Jobs 3,941
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 1,782 Number Of Installations 15,302 Solar Jobs 4,570
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 438 Number Of Installations 848 Solar Jobs 886
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 484 Number Of Installations 29388 Solar Jobs 2,778
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Montana Solar MW Installed 242 Number Of Installations 4,044 Solar Jobs 340
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 84 Number Of Installations 2,802 Solar Jobs 1,548
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 5,409 Number Of Installations 101,049 Solar Jobs 7,193
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 217 Number Of Installations 14,733 Solar Jobs 1,101
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 4,512 Number Of Installations 172,271 Solar Jobs 6,237
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,601 Number Of Installations 47,610 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 4,470 Number Of Installations 182,376 Solar Jobs 10,524
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 8,407 Number Of Installations 41,961 Solar Jobs 6,978
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 41 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 956 Number Of Installations 15,606 Solar Jobs 7,411
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 128 Number Of Installations 6,450 Solar Jobs 868
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,420 Number Of Installations 42,550 Solar Jobs 3,968
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,125 Number Of Installations 57,189 Solar Jobs 4,188
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 669 Number Of Installations 17,103 Solar Jobs 1,067
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,427 Number Of Installations 31,343 Solar Jobs 3,377
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 3 Number Of Installations 105 Solar Jobs 479
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 906 Number Of Installations 2,623 Solar Jobs 4,109
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Texas Solar MW Installed 18,273 Number Of Installations 238,909 Solar Jobs 10,346
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,808 Number Of Installations 67,705 Solar Jobs 6,971
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 421 Number Of Installations 10,035 Solar Jobs 1,193
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,314 Number Of Installations 41,403 Solar Jobs 4,791
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 216 Number Of Installations 12,585 Solar Jobs 1,055
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 31 Number Of Installations 1,819 Solar Jobs 372
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 1,217 Number Of Installations 13,345 Solar Jobs 2,942
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Wyoming MW Installed 147 Number Of Installations 2,055 Solar Jobs 152
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State Solar Policy MW Installed Number Of Installations Solar Jobs
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California Solar MW Installed 40,977 Number Of Installations 1,767,824 Solar Jobs 75,712
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 813 Number Of Installations 235 Solar Jobs 689
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 18 Number Of Installations 2,160 Solar Jobs 63
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 6,457 Number Of Installations 262,195 Solar Jobs 8,278
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 667 Number Of Installations 10,902 Solar Jobs 354
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 2,671 Number Of Installations 113,886 Solar Jobs 7,426
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,278 Number Of Installations 77,282 Solar Jobs 2,275
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 251 Number Of Installations 9,980 Solar Jobs 526
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Florida Solar MW Installed 11,747 Number Of Installations 185,767 Solar Jobs 11,761
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,041 Number Of Installations 10,796 Solar Jobs 5,314
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,723 Number Of Installations 105,203 Solar Jobs 2,421
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 811 Number Of Installations 17,503 Solar Jobs 586
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,201 Number Of Installations 59,140 Solar Jobs 5,520
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,641 Number Of Installations 8,776 Solar Jobs 3,858
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 678 Number Of Installations 12,436 Solar Jobs 892
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 121 Number Of Installations 4,234 Solar Jobs 971
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 162 Number Of Installations 4,881 Solar Jobs 1,485
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 306 Number Of Installations 19,445 Solar Jobs 3,210
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Maine Solar MW Installed 722 Number Of Installations 5,922 Solar Jobs 684
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 1,701 Number Of Installations 89,184 Solar Jobs 4,872
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 4,236 Number Of Installations 140,703 Solar Jobs 10,548
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,038 Number Of Installations 19,244 Solar Jobs 3,941
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 1,782 Number Of Installations 15,302 Solar Jobs 4,570
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 438 Number Of Installations 848 Solar Jobs 886
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 484 Number Of Installations 29388 Solar Jobs 2,778
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Montana Solar MW Installed 242 Number Of Installations 4,044 Solar Jobs 340
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 84 Number Of Installations 2,802 Solar Jobs 1,548
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 5,409 Number Of Installations 101,049 Solar Jobs 7,193
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 217 Number Of Installations 14,733 Solar Jobs 1,101
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 4,512 Number Of Installations 172,271 Solar Jobs 6,237
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,601 Number Of Installations 47,610 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 4,470 Number Of Installations 182,376 Solar Jobs 10,524
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 8,407 Number Of Installations 41,961 Solar Jobs 6,978
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 41 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 956 Number Of Installations 15,606 Solar Jobs 7,411
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 128 Number Of Installations 6,450 Solar Jobs 868
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,420 Number Of Installations 42,550 Solar Jobs 3,968
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,125 Number Of Installations 57,189 Solar Jobs 4,188
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 669 Number Of Installations 17,103 Solar Jobs 1,067
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,427 Number Of Installations 31,343 Solar Jobs 3,377
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 3 Number Of Installations 105 Solar Jobs 479
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 906 Number Of Installations 2,623 Solar Jobs 4,109
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Texas Solar MW Installed 18,273 Number Of Installations 238,909 Solar Jobs 10,346
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,808 Number Of Installations 67,705 Solar Jobs 6,971
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 421 Number Of Installations 10,035 Solar Jobs 1,193
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,314 Number Of Installations 41,403 Solar Jobs 4,791
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 216 Number Of Installations 12,585 Solar Jobs 1,055
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 31 Number Of Installations 1,819 Solar Jobs 372
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 1,217 Number Of Installations 13,345 Solar Jobs 2,942
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Wyoming MW Installed 147 Number Of Installations 2,055 Solar Jobs 152
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Texas Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Texas, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 2nd (2nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 2,114,299 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.85%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 617 (99 Manufacturers, 243 Installers/Developers, 275 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $21.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 40,787 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 1st).
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Kentucky Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Kentucky, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 43rd (33rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 16,577 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.27%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 47 (15 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/Developers, 18 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $276 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,333 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 21st).
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Maine Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Maine, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 30th (24th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 128,816 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 8.01%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 56 (4 Manufacturers, 31 Installers/Developers, 21 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,209 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 36th).
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Kansas Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Kansas, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 46th (43rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 16,891 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.26%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 49 (6 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 19 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $234 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,040 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 26th).
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Iowa Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Iowa, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 31st (21st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 84,065 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.06%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 78 (12 Manufacturers, 38 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $949 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,414 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 34th).
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Idaho Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 29th (38th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 104,922 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.53%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 41 (4 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 952 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 38th).
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Arkansas Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Arkansas, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 33rd (35th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 73,859 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.547%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 36 (7 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $971 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,439 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 15th).
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Alaska Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Alaska, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 49th (48th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 2,171 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.23%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 14 (0 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/Developers, 7 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $49 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 50 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st).
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Alabama Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 28th .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 88,622 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.62%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 42 (18 Manufacturers, 12 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $839 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,578 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 33st).
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Michigan Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Michigan, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 25th (18th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 173,136 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 216 (74 Manufacturers, 80 Installers/Developers, 62 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,941 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 20th).
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Mississippi Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Mississippi, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 36th (28th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 47,548 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.79%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 16 (5 Manufacturers, 5 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $478 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,064 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 25th).
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Wyoming

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Wyoming, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 44th (47th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 22,308 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.45%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 13 (0 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $175 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 640 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 46th).
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West Virginia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in West Virginia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 48th (44th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 2,856 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.06%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 19 (3 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $89 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 649 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 45th).
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South Dakota Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in South Dakota, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 50th (49th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 270 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 14 (2 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $6 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 310 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 48th).
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South Carolina Solar

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  • National Ranking: 14th (12th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 291,153 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 2.84%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 83 (20 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,040 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 27th).
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Oklahoma Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Oklahoma, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 45th (41st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 14,554 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.49%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 33 (4 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $265 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,099 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 24th).
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North Dakota Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 51st (50th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 195 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.01%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 8 (3 Manufacturers, 2 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 685 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 44th).
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Nebraska Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Nebraska, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 47th (46th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 10,090 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.30%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 27 (4 Manufacturers, 12 Installers/Developers, 11 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $139 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,548 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 32nd).
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Montana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Montana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 40th (45th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 31,793 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.38%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 30 (4 Manufacturers, 21 Installers/Developers, 5 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $321 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 954 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 37th).
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Rhode Island Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Rhode Island, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 32nd (37th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 120,280 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 11.06%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 27 (10 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 738 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd).
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Louisiana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Louisiana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 38th (36th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 30,387 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.48%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 67 (5 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 27 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $616 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,482 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 14th).
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Indiana Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Indiana, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 19th (16th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 194,474 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.53%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 91 (24 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 32 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 9,774 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 5th).
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Virginia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Virginia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 10th (9th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 497,911 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.65%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 208 (29 Manufacturers, 91 Installers/Developers, 88 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6,387 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 10th).
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New Hampshire Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in New Hampshire, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 41st (39th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 34,408 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.37%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 61 (19 Manufacturers, 22 Installers/Developers, 20 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $551 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 507 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 47th).
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Utah Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Utah, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 12th (22nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 501,597 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 11.25%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 128 (18 Manufacturers, 58 Installers/Developers, 52 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,632 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 20th).
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Minnesota Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Minnesota, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 16th (34th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 238,146 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.86%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 168 (37 Manufacturers, 58 Installers/Developers, 73 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,612 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 32nd).
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Vermont Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Vermont, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 37th (42nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 75,176 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 19.10%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 69 (11 Manufacturers, 36 Installers/Developers, 22 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $821 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 179 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 50th).
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Washington DC Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Washington, D.C., including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 42nd (40th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 35,393 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 57.22%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 176 (6 Manufacturers, 28 Installers/Developers, 142 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $519 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 250 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 49th).
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Wisconsin Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Wisconsin, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 23rd (13th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 198,308 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.88%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 185 (44 Manufacturers, 83 Installers/Developers, 58 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4,630 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 11th).
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Florida Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Florida, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 3rd (3rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,399,415 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.75%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 461 (63 Manufacturers, 229 Installers/Developers, 169 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $16.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 12,816 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 3rd).
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Georgia Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Georgia, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 7th (6th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 588,770 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.83%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 224 (54 Manufacturers, 79 Installers/Developers, 91 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,129 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 16th).
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Illinois Solar

Get facts and figures on the growth of solar energy in Illinois, including companies, projects, and policy resources.

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 15th (8th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 338,495 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.56%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 341 (73 Manufacturers, 108 Installers/Developers, 160 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6,484 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 9th).
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Missouri Solar

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  • National Ranking: 35th (29th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 50,503 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.98%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 134 (21 Manufacturers, 45 Installers/Developers, 68 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,147 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 23rd).
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New Mexico Solar

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  • National Ranking: 20th (20th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 371,634 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.04%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 83 (16 Manufacturers, 45 Installers/Developers, 22 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4,168 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 12th).
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Oregon Solar

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  • National Ranking: 21st (23rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 172,596 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.18%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 141 (21 Manufacturers, 70 Installers/Developers, 50 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,831 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 17th).
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North Carolina Solar

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  • National Ranking: 4th (14th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 1,014,144 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 9.05%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 240 (39 Manufacturers, 96 Installers/Developers, 105 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $11.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,682 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 30th).
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Tennessee Solar

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  • National Ranking: 27th (11th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 93,167 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.07%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 141 (36 Manufacturers, 60 Installers/Developers, 45 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,410 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 35th).
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Delaware Solar

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  • National Ranking: 39th (32nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 30,391 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.43%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 44 (9 Manufacturers, 23 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $611 million.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 693 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 43rd).
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Connecticut Solar

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  • National Ranking: 22nd (27th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 188,914 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.28%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 155 (30 Manufacturers, 62 Installers/Developers, 63 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 928 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 39th).
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Arizona Solar

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  • National Ranking: 5th (7th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 984,047 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 9.86%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 368 (76 Manufacturers, 171 Installers/Developers, 121 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $16.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 10,651 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th).
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Pennsylvania Solar

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  • National Ranking: 24th (26th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 139,182 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.46%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 467 (111 Manufacturers, 231 Installers/Developers, 125 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,806 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 18th).
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Colorado Solar

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  • National Ranking: 13th (25th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 515,688 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.45%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 388 (39 Manufacturers, 186 Installers/Developers, 163 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,778 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 13th).
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Nevada Solar

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  • National Ranking: 6th (5th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 911,561 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 22.94%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 112 (15 Manufacturers, 52 Installers/Developers, 45 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 6,623 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 8th).
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Ohio Solar

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  • National Ranking: 26th (31st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 117,073 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.98%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 231 (83 Manufacturers, 69 Installers/Developers, 79 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 8,057 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th).
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Massachusetts Solar

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  • National Ranking: 11th (17th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 739,908 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 20.25%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 502 (89 Manufacturers, 191 Installers/Developers, 222 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,815 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 28th).
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Hawaii Solar

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  • National Ranking: 17th (30th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 446,545 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 17.21%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 110 (2 Manufacturers, 77 Installers/Developers, 31 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 847 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 41st).
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New Jersey Solar

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  • National Ranking: 8th (10th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 733,504 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 7.03%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 442 (76 Manufacturers, 254 Installers/Developers, 112 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $12.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,246 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 22nd).
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Maryland Solar

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  • National Ranking: 18th (19th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 200,519 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.17%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 197 (18 Manufacturers, 103 Installers/Developers, 76 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,643 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 28th).
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New York Solar

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  • National Ranking: 9th (4th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 758,846 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.41%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 738 (86 Manufacturers, 239 Installers/Developers, 413 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 8,662 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 6th).
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California Solar

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  • National Ranking: 1st (1st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 11,052,679 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 26.57%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 2,380 (403 Manufacturers, 1103 Installers/Developers, 874 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $90.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 54% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 22,620 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 2nd).
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State Solar Policy

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SEIA's Work in the States

SEIA's state affairs team is actively engaged on several fronts to ensure pro-solar policies are implemented and protected at the state level. We work closely with official state affiliates and other local partners to achieve maximum impact. To see some of the topic areas and policy positions that inform SEIA's state efforts, browse our Initiatives & Advocacy. 

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Friday, Mar 24, 2023

North Carolina Regulators Issue Order to Strengthen the State’s Rooftop Solar Market

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Thursday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued final orders in its net metering “Smart $aver” docket. The Commission approved a three-year glide path for solar customers to transition from monthly credits to a more dynamic time-of-use rate structure that incentivizes the use of solar when it is most valuable. 

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Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

Georgia PSC Vote Prioritizes Utility Profits Over Residents and Solar Customers

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted on a final order in the Georgia Power Company (GPC) rate case. The order fails to expand the successful rooftop solar pilot program that the PSC created in 2020.

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Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022

Solar and Storage Industry Statement on CPUC's Revised Net Metering Proposal

SACRAMENTO and WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) revealed its revised proposal to change the state’s net metering rules. Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state and regulatory affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):

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