State Overview
Mississippi
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 28th
National Storage Capacity Ranking: 20th
Updated May 2026
Mississippi State Solar Overview
Mississippi Major Solar and Storage Projects
SEIA’s Major Solar 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 Affiliate
Just The Facts
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Solar Capacity:
2,052 MWdc
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Storage Capacity
552 MWh
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National Solar Ranking:
28th (23rd in 2025 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
221,167 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
3.72%
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Solar Jobs:
984
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Solar and Storage Companies in State:
24 (10 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 8 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$2.4 billion
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
2,689 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 26th)
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Number of Solar Installations:
1,641
Mississippi State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate – Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA)
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Mississippi Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Mississippi public utilities
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Mississippi State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New Mexico
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Mississippi Energy Development Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Mississippi – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Mississippi and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Mississippi State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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