State Overview
Wisconsin
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 18th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Wisconsin State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Wisconsin
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,593
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
18th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
9th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
442,703 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
3.40%
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Solar Jobs:
3,253
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Solar Companies in State:
188 (44 Manufacturers, 86 Installers/Developers, 58 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$3 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
4947 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 13th)
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Number of Installations:
17,144
Wisconsin State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Wisconsin – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Wisconsin and across the United States
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Solar Panel Cost in Wisconsin – Learn about the history of solar policy in Wisconsin, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Wisconsin – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Wisconsin to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Wisconsin State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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Wisconsin Department of Energy
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Wisconsin public utilities
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Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Wisconsin, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Two Rivers
Two Creeks Solar
Two Creeks Solar in Two Rivers was developed by NextEra and came online in 2020. This 213 MW project produces enough electricity to power 34,475 homes.
Oak Creek
IKEA
Target, IKEA, and Brookfield Properties Retail have all gone solar in Wisconsin. IKEA's 2 MW project in Oak Creek is one of the largest corporate solar projects in the state.
Montfort
Badger Hollow
At 191.6 MW, Badger Hollow in Montfort is among the largest solar installations in Wisconsin. Completed by Invenergy in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 31,011 homes.
