State Overview
Alabama
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 38th
Data Current Through: Q4 2024
Official SEIA State Affiliate
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):
862
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National Ranking:
38th (42nd in 2024)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
94,768 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.88%
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Solar Jobs:
757
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Solar Companies in State:
40 (17 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/Developers, 9 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$914 million
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1,317 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 37th)
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Number of Installations:
238
Alabama State Solar Policy Resources
- Official SEIA State Affiliate – Alabama Solar Industry Association (AlaSIA)
- Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Alabama Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
- DSIRE Incentives Database – Alabama – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Alabama and across the United States
- Alabama Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Alabama public utilities
- Alabama State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Alabama
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Alabama
Cherokee
Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals in Cherokee was developed by Orsted and came online in 2021. This 294 MW project produces enough electricity to power 32,334 homes.
Cherokee
Colbert County Solar Project
Meta, Walmart and Toyota have all gone solar in Alabama. Meta's 294 MW Colbert County Solar project in Cherokee is the largest corporate project in the state.
Montgomery
Black Bear Solar 1
At 127.3 MW, Black Bear Solar 1 in Montgomery is among the largest solar installations in Alabama. Completed by Lightsource bp in 2017, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 14,000 homes.
