State Overview
Wyoming
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 42nd
Data Current Through: Q4 2024
Wyoming 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):
329
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National Ranking:
42nd (33rd in 2024)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
52,649 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.11%
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Solar Jobs:
177
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Solar Companies in State:
10 (0 Manufacturers, 8 Installers/Developers, 2 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$412 million
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
779 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd)
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Number of Installations:
2,911
Wyoming State Solar Policy Resources
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Wyoming Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Wyoming public utilities
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State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Wisconsin
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Wyoming – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Wisconsin and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Wyoming
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Wyoming State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Green River
Sweetwater Solar
Sweetwater Solar in Green River was developed by Clenera and came online in 2018. This 98 MW project produces enough electricity to power 15,712 homes.
