State Overview
Alaska
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 51st
Data Current Through: Q3 2025
Alaska State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
- Solar Installed (MW):
33
- National Ranking:
51st (49th in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
4,162 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.28%
- Solar Jobs:
110
- Solar Companies in State:
15 (1 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/Developers, 7 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$91 million
- Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
14 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st)
- Number of Installations:
3,024
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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