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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 2022.

142.3 GW
Total solar capacity installed nationwide.
255,037
Americans working in solar.
4,034,327
Solar energy systems installed nationwide.
California Solar MW Installed 39,729 Number Of Installations 1 Solar Jobs 75,712
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 578 Number Of Installations 233 Solar Jobs 689
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 18 Number Of Installations 2 Solar Jobs 63
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 6,330 Number Of Installations 249 Solar Jobs 8,278
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 632 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 354
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 2,354 Number Of Installations 110 Solar Jobs 7,426
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,214 Number Of Installations 73 Solar Jobs 2,275
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 251 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 526
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Florida Solar MW Installed 10,111 Number Of Installations 171 Solar Jobs 11,761
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,033 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 5,314
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,560 Number Of Installations 101 Solar Jobs 2,421
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 644 Number Of Installations 16 Solar Jobs 586
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,036 Number Of Installations 52 Solar Jobs 5,520
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,640 Number Of Installations 8 Solar Jobs 3,858
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 658 Number Of Installations 11 Solar Jobs 892
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 115 Number Of Installations 3 Solar Jobs 971
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 157 Number Of Installations 4 Solar Jobs 1,485
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 276 Number Of Installations 19 Solar Jobs 3,210
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Maine Solar MW Installed 622 Number Of Installations 5 Solar Jobs 684
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 1,670 Number Of Installations 86 Solar Jobs 4,872
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 4,158 Number Of Installations 137 Solar Jobs 10,548
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,003 Number Of Installations 18 Solar Jobs 3,941
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 1,763 Number Of Installations 14 Solar Jobs 4,570
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 437 Number Of Installations 813 Solar Jobs 886
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 472 Number Of Installations 28 Solar Jobs 2,778
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Montana Solar MW Installed 133 Number Of Installations 3 Solar Jobs 340
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 83 Number Of Installations 2 Solar Jobs 1,548
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 5,366 Number Of Installations 96 Solar Jobs 7,193
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 201 Number Of Installations 13 Solar Jobs 1,101
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 4,411 Number Of Installations 166 Solar Jobs 6,237
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,483 Number Of Installations 45 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 4,259 Number Of Installations 176 Solar Jobs 10,524
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 8,179 Number Of Installations 38 Solar Jobs 6,978
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 40 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 927 Number Of Installations 14 Solar Jobs 7,411
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 112 Number Of Installations 5 Solar Jobs 868
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,385 Number Of Installations 38 Solar Jobs 3,968
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,036 Number Of Installations 52 Solar Jobs 4,188
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 623 Number Of Installations 15 Solar Jobs 1,067
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,314 Number Of Installations 29 Solar Jobs 3,377
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 3 Number Of Installations 97 Solar Jobs 479
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 779 Number Of Installations 2 Solar Jobs 4,109
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Texas Solar MW Installed 17,247 Number Of Installations 220 Solar Jobs 10,346
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,783 Number Of Installations 65 Solar Jobs 6,971
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 417 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 1,193
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,286 Number Of Installations 38 Solar Jobs 4,791
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 206 Number Of Installations 12 Solar Jobs 1,055
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 30 Number Of Installations 1 Solar Jobs 372
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 1,205 Number Of Installations 12 Solar Jobs 2,942
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Wyoming MW Installed 146 Number Of Installations 1 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 39,729 Number Of Installations 1 Solar Jobs 75,712
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Alabama Solar MW Installed 578 Number Of Installations 233 Solar Jobs 689
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Alaska Solar MW Installed 18 Number Of Installations 2 Solar Jobs 63
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Arizona Solar MW Installed 6,330 Number Of Installations 249 Solar Jobs 8,278
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Arkansas Solar MW Installed 632 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 354
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Colorado Solar MW Installed 2,354 Number Of Installations 110 Solar Jobs 7,426
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Connecticut Solar MW Installed 1,214 Number Of Installations 73 Solar Jobs 2,275
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Delaware Solar MW Installed 251 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 526
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Florida Solar MW Installed 10,111 Number Of Installations 171 Solar Jobs 11,761
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Georgia Solar MW Installed 5,033 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 5,314
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Hawaii Solar MW Installed 1,560 Number Of Installations 101 Solar Jobs 2,421
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Idaho Solar MW Installed 644 Number Of Installations 16 Solar Jobs 586
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Illinois Solar MW Installed 2,036 Number Of Installations 52 Solar Jobs 5,520
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Indiana Solar MW Installed 1,640 Number Of Installations 8 Solar Jobs 3,858
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Iowa Solar MW Installed 658 Number Of Installations 11 Solar Jobs 892
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Kansas Solar MW Installed 115 Number Of Installations 3 Solar Jobs 971
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Kentucky Solar MW Installed 157 Number Of Installations 4 Solar Jobs 1,485
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Louisiana Solar MW Installed 276 Number Of Installations 19 Solar Jobs 3,210
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Maine Solar MW Installed 622 Number Of Installations 5 Solar Jobs 684
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Maryland Solar MW Installed 1,670 Number Of Installations 86 Solar Jobs 4,872
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Massachusetts Solar MW Installed 4,158 Number Of Installations 137 Solar Jobs 10,548
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Michigan Solar MW Installed 1,003 Number Of Installations 18 Solar Jobs 3,941
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Minnesota Solar MW Installed 1,763 Number Of Installations 14 Solar Jobs 4,570
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Mississippi Solar MW Installed 437 Number Of Installations 813 Solar Jobs 886
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Missouri Solar MW Installed 472 Number Of Installations 28 Solar Jobs 2,778
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Montana Solar MW Installed 133 Number Of Installations 3 Solar Jobs 340
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Nebraska Solar MW Installed 83 Number Of Installations 2 Solar Jobs 1,548
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Nevada Solar MW Installed 5,366 Number Of Installations 96 Solar Jobs 7,193
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New Hampshire Solar MW Installed 201 Number Of Installations 13 Solar Jobs 1,101
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New Jersey Solar MW Installed 4,411 Number Of Installations 166 Solar Jobs 6,237
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New Mexico Solar MW Installed 1,483 Number Of Installations 45 Solar Jobs 2,013
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New York Solar MW Installed 4,259 Number Of Installations 176 Solar Jobs 10,524
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North Carolina Solar MW Installed 8,179 Number Of Installations 38 Solar Jobs 6,978
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North Dakota Solar MW Installed 2 Number Of Installations 40 Solar Jobs 262
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Ohio Solar MW Installed 927 Number Of Installations 14 Solar Jobs 7,411
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Oklahoma Solar MW Installed 112 Number Of Installations 5 Solar Jobs 868
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Oregon Solar MW Installed 1,385 Number Of Installations 38 Solar Jobs 3,968
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Pennsylvania Solar MW Installed 1,036 Number Of Installations 52 Solar Jobs 4,188
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Rhode Island Solar MW Installed 623 Number Of Installations 15 Solar Jobs 1,067
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South Carolina Solar MW Installed 2,314 Number Of Installations 29 Solar Jobs 3,377
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South Dakota Solar MW Installed 3 Number Of Installations 97 Solar Jobs 479
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Tennessee Solar MW Installed 779 Number Of Installations 2 Solar Jobs 4,109
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Texas Solar MW Installed 17,247 Number Of Installations 220 Solar Jobs 10,346
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Utah Solar MW Installed 2,783 Number Of Installations 65 Solar Jobs 6,971
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Vermont Solar MW Installed 417 Number Of Installations 9 Solar Jobs 1,193
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Virginia Solar MW Installed 4,286 Number Of Installations 38 Solar Jobs 4,791
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Washington DC Solar MW Installed 206 Number Of Installations 12 Solar Jobs 1,055
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West Virginia Solar MW Installed 30 Number Of Installations 1 Solar Jobs 372
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Wisconsin Solar MW Installed 1,205 Number Of Installations 12 Solar Jobs 2,942
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Wyoming MW Installed 146 Number Of Installations 1 Solar Jobs 152
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State Solar Policy MW Installed Number Of Installations Solar Jobs
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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: 1,957,307 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.81%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 617 (99 Manufacturers, 243 Installers/Developers, 275 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $20.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 34,324 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: 42nd (33rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 15,528 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.23%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 47 (15 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/Developers, 18 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $261 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,108 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 22nd).
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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: 32nd (24th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 109,050 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 7.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 56 (4 Manufacturers, 31 Installers/Developers, 21 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $926 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,196 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: 45th (43rd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 15,837 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.25%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 49 (6 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 19 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $216 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,633 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 27th).
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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: 28th (21st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 81,043 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.98%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 78 (12 Manufacturers, 38 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $899 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,522 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 33rd).
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Idaho Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 29th (38th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 83,480 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.12%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 41 (4 Manufacturers, 24 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 890 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: 30th (35th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 68,460 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.47%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 36 (7 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $896 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,004 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 17th).
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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: 2,162 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 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 53 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st).
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Alabama Solar

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

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 34th (51st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 60,850 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: $609 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,560 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 31st).
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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: 163,883 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.98%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 216 (74 Manufacturers, 80 Installers/Developers, 62 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,671 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 13th).
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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: 46,210 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.78%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 16 (5 Manufacturers, 5 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $475 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,494 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 18th).
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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: 43rd (47th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 22,632 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: $173 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 232 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 49th).
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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: 2,660 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: $85 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 697 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd).
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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: 269 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 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 248 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 47th).
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South Carolina Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 14th (12th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 268,803 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 2.85%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 83 (20 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 28 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,607 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 29th).
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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: 46th (41st in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 12,443 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.19%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 33 (4 Manufacturers, 16 Installers/Developers, 13 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $229 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,214 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 21st).
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North Dakota Solar

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Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 51st (50th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 149 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.00%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 8 (3 Manufacturers, 2 Installers/Developers, 3 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 606 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 45th).
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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: 9,980 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: $135 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,070 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 37th).
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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: 44th (45th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 17,410 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.31%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 30 (4 Manufacturers, 21 Installers/Developers, 5 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $204 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 781 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 40th).
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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: 31st (37th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 111,113 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 10.95%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 27 (10 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 6 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 618 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 44th).
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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: 26,608 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.44%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 67 (5 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 27 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $578 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,134 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 15th).
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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: 18th (16th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 188,187 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.47%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 91 (24 Manufacturers, 35 Installers/Developers, 32 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 8,237 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: 9th (9th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 476,108 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.56%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 208 (29 Manufacturers, 91 Installers/Developers, 88 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 5,757 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 9th).
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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: 31,273 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.24%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 61 (19 Manufacturers, 22 Installers/Developers, 20 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $503 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 567 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 46th).
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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: 504,102 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 11.54%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 128 (18 Manufacturers, 58 Installers/Developers, 52 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,265 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: 233,645 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.78%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 168 (37 Manufacturers, 58 Installers/Developers, 73 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.7 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,551 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: 73,356 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 18.44%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 69 (11 Manufacturers, 36 Installers/Developers, 22 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $810 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 153 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: 40th (40th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 32,477 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 58.05%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 176 (6 Manufacturers, 28 Installers/Developers, 142 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $498 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 236 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 48th).
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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: 194,005 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.71%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 185 (44 Manufacturers, 83 Installers/Developers, 58 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 4,435 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: 1,195,212 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.38%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 461 (63 Manufacturers, 229 Installers/Developers, 169 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $14.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 10,868 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: 572,815 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 5.73%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 224 (54 Manufacturers, 79 Installers/Developers, 91 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,097 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 23rd).
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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: 306,474 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 1.48%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 341 (73 Manufacturers, 108 Installers/Developers, 160 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 5,696 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 10th).
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Missouri Solar

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

Quick Facts
  • National Ranking: 35th (29th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 48,028 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.87%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 134 (21 Manufacturers, 45 Installers/Developers, 68 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,607 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 30th).
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New Mexico Solar

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  • National Ranking: 20th (20th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 344,093 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.14%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 83 (16 Manufacturers, 45 Installers/Developers, 22 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.8 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,893 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: 170,446 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: $2.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,463 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 19th).
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North Carolina Solar

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  • National Ranking: 4th (14th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 949,781 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 8.92%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 240 (39 Manufacturers, 96 Installers/Developers, 105 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $11.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,786 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 26th).
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Tennessee Solar

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  • National Ranking: 27th (11th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 77,880 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.97%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 141 (36 Manufacturers, 60 Installers/Developers, 45 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,518 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 34th).
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Delaware Solar

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  • National Ranking: 39th (32nd in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 29,557 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.02%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 44 (9 Manufacturers, 23 Installers/Developers, 12 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $611 million.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 655 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: 174,791 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 3.17%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 155 (30 Manufacturers, 62 Installers/Developers, 63 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 888 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: 974,221 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: $16.1 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 7,269 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th).
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Pennsylvania Solar

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  • National Ranking: 24th (26th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 124,232 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.43%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 467 (111 Manufacturers, 231 Installers/Developers, 125 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $2.9 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,048 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 16th).
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Colorado Solar

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  • National Ranking: 13th (25th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 452,007 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.33%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 388 (39 Manufacturers, 186 Installers/Developers, 163 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $5.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 3,247 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 14th).
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Nevada Solar

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  • National Ranking: 6th (5th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 910,572 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 23.32%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 112 (15 Manufacturers, 52 Installers/Developers, 45 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 5,813 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: 110,827 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 0.93%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 231 (83 Manufacturers, 69 Installers/Developers, 79 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $1.5 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 8,252 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th).
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Massachusetts Solar

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  • National Ranking: 11th (17th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 715,336 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 19.33%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 502 (89 Manufacturers, 191 Installers/Developers, 222 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,917 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 25th).
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Hawaii Solar

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  • National Ranking: 19th (30th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 401,900 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 17.03%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 110 (2 Manufacturers, 77 Installers/Developers, 31 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 736 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: 705,165 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 6.80%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 442 (76 Manufacturers, 254 Installers/Developers, 112 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $12.6 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 2,028 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 24th).
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Maryland Solar

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  • National Ranking: 17th (19th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 189,432 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.85%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 197 (18 Manufacturers, 103 Installers/Developers, 76 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $4.2 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 1,610 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 28th).
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New York Solar

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  • National Ranking: 10th (4th in 2022) .
  • State Homes Powered by Solar: 711,327 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 4.25%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 738 (86 Manufacturers, 239 Installers/Developers, 413 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $9.4 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 7,980 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: 10,748,338 homes.
  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar: 27.34%.
  • Solar Companies in State: 2,380 (403 Manufacturers, 1103 Installers/Developers, 874 Others).
  • Total Solar Investment in State: $88.3 billion.
  • Prices have fallen 53% over the last 10 years.
  • Growth Projection: 26,569 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 2nd).
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State Solar Policy

In states across the country, SEIA advocates for pro-solar policies, including fair compensation, solar-friendly rate design, and much more. Click here to explore the issues and policies that SEIA represents.

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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