State Overview

Arkansas

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 18th

Updated June 2026

 

Arkansas State Solar Overview

 

Arkansas 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.

Official SEIA State Affiliate

Arkansas Advanced Energy Association

Just The Facts

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    3,938 MWdc

  • Storage Capacity

    92 MWh

  • National Ranking:

    18th (10th in 2025 additions)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    465,938 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    8.06%

  • Solar Jobs:

    428

  • Solar Companies in State:

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

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $5.4 billion

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    3,895 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 20th)

  • Number of Installations:

    16,472

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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

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