State Overview
Alaska
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 51st
National Energy Storage Capacity Ranking: 25th
Updated June 2026
Alaska State Solar Overview
Alaska 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.
Just The Facts
- Solar Installed (MW):
35 MWdc
- Storage Capacity
176 MWh
- National Ranking:
51st (50th in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
4,250 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.32%
- Solar Jobs:
110
- Solar Companies in State:
15 (1 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/Developers, 7 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$97 million
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
50 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 52nd)
- Number of Installations:
3,243
Alaska State Solar Policy Resources
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Alaska Regulatory Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Alaska public utilities.
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Alaska State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Alaska
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Alaska State Energy Authority – 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 –Alaska – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Alaska and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Alaska State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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