State Overview
West Virginia
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 49th
Updated September 2026
West Virginia State Solar Overview
West Virginia is a nascent and growing solar market with rich tradition in energy development. SEIA supports policies and market designs that encourage the buildout of more solar and storage to help lower electricity prices and boost grid reliability.
West Virginia Major Solar and Storage Projects
SEIA’s Major Solar and Storage 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.
Just The Facts
- Solar Installed (MW):
238 MWdc
- Storage Capacity
32 MWh
- National Ranking:
49th (46th in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
23,435 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.71%
- Solar Jobs:
3,302
- Solar Companies in State:
18 (5 Manufacturers, 8 Installers/ Developers, 5 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$417 million
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
1,236 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 38th)
- Number of Installations:
4,882
West Virginia State Solar Policy Resources
- West Virginia Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of West Virginia public utilities
- West Virginia Department of Energy
- West Virginia State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in West Virginia
- DSIRE Incentives Database – West Virginia – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in West Virginia and across the United States
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – West Virginia State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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