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State Overview

Arkansas

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 18th

Updated February 2026

 

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Arkansas State Solar Overview

 

Just The Facts

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    3,503

  • National Ranking:

    18th (10th in 2025 additions)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    407,474 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    7.50%

  • Solar Jobs:

    428

  • Solar Companies in State:

    43 (14 Manufacturers, 14 Installers/Developers, 15 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $4.7 billion

  • Prices have fallen:

    42% over the last 10 years

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    2,509 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 25th)

  • Number of Installations:

    16,398

  • Storage Capacity

    95 MWh

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Arkansas State Solar Policy Resources

  • Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) – Serves as the business voice dedicated to propelling the state’s economy through the widespread adoption of advanced energy technologies and promotes greater public understanding of advanced energy through research, public education programs and economic and workforce development.

  • Arkansas Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Arkansas public utilities

  • Arkansas State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Arkansas

  • DSIRE Incentives Database – Arkansas – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Arkansas and across the United States

  • U.S. Energy Information Administration – Arkansas State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

Data References

  1. SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables Solar Market Insight Q4 2025
  2. SEIA/Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Energy Storage Market Outlook
  3. IREC, National Solar Jobs Census
  4. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
  5. SEIA What’s in a Megawatt?
  6. SEIA National Solar Database
Lake Village

Chicot Solar

Chicot Solar in Lake Village was developed by NextEra and came online in 2020. This 140 MW project produces enough electricity to power 16,288 homes.

Camden

Aerojet Rocketdyne Solar Farm

Completed in 2015, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Solar Farm was the first utility-scale solar facility in the state of Arkansas. This project was developed by Silicon Ranch and produces enough electric capacity to power more than 1,931.