State Overview
Maryland
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 22nd
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Maryland State Solar Overview
Maryland has aggressively pursued alternative energy projects with a goal of generating 1,250 megawatts of electricity through renewable fuels.
SEIA Maryland State Policy Priorities
- Support policies that promote long‐term SREC contracts
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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State
Maryland
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,224
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
22nd
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
30th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
265,161 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
6.57%
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Solar Jobs:
4,973
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Solar Companies in State:
208 (19 Manufacturers, 105 Installers/Developers, 84 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$5.3 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
2269 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 27th)
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Number of Installations:
100,295
Maryland State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Maryland – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Maryland and across the United States
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Maryland Energy Administration – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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Maryland General Assembly – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Maryland
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Maryland Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Maryland public utilities
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Maryland Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Maryland, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Panel Cost in Maryland – Learn about the history of solar policy in Maryland, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Maryland – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Maryland to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration Maryland State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Princess Anne
Great Bay Solar 1
Great Bay Solar 1 in Princess Anne was developed by Pioneer Green Solar and came online in 2018. This 99 MW project produces enough electricity to power 12,227 homes.
Baltimore
Home Depot
Home Depot, Amazon, and Target have all gone solar in Maryland. Home Depot's 5 MW project in Baltimore is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Hurlock
Todd Solar
At 150 MW, Comanche Solar in Pueblo is among the largest solar installations in Colorado. Completed by Community Energy in 2016, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 30,339 homes.
