State Overview
Alabama
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 39th
Updated September 2026
Alabama 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.
Official SEIA State Affiliates
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
1,183 MWdc
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Storage Capacity
3 MWh
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National Ranking:
39th (35th in 2025 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
131,948 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.08%
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Solar Jobs:
798
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Solar Companies in State:
56 (32 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/ Developers, 10 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.2 billion
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1,149 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 39th)
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Number of Installations:
241
Alabama State Solar Policy Resources
- Official SEIA State Affiliate – Alabama Solar Industry Association (AlaSIA)
- Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Alabama Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
- DSIRE Incentives Database – Alabama – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Alabama and across the United States
- Alabama Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Alabama public utilities
- Alabama State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Alabama
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