State Overview
Arkansas
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 20th
Data Current Through: Q4 2024
Arkansas State Solar Overview
Data References:
SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Solar Market Insight 2024 Year-in-Review
IREC, National Solar Jobs Census
Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
SEIA, National Solar Database
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,771
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National Ranking:
20th (8th in 2024)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
323,943 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
4.52%
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Solar Jobs:
416
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Solar Companies in State:
32 (7 Manufacturers, 13 Installers/Developers, 12 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$3.6 billion
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
2,677 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 23rd)
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Number of Installations:
16,300
Arkansas State Solar Policy Resources
- Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) – Serves as the business voice dedicated to propelling the state’s economy through the widespread adoption of advanced energy technologies and promotes greater public understanding of advanced energy through research, public education programs and economic and workforce development.
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Arkansas Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Arkansas public utilities
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Arkansas State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Arkansas
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Arkansas – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Arkansas and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Arkansas State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Lake Village
Chicot Solar
Chicot Solar in Lake Village was developed by NextEra and came online in 2020. This 140 MW project produces enough electricity to power 16,288 homes.
Camden
Aerojet Rocketdyne Solar Farm
Completed in 2015, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Solar Farm was the first utility-scale solar facility in the state of Arkansas. This project was developed by Silicon Ranch and produces enough electric capacity to power more than 1,931.
