State Overview
Hawai'i
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 23rd
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Hawai’i State Solar Overview
With fantastic solar insolation and high electricity prices due to a dependence on imported energy, Hawaii is an ideal solar market. However, interconnection continues to be an issue as Hawaiian utilities have imposed restrictions to avoid solar generators’ loads on their systems.
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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Data Current Through
Q2 2024
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,060
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National Ranking:
23rd (24th in 2023)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
552,259 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
20.11%
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Solar Jobs:
2393
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Solar Companies in State:
113 (2 Manufacturers, 80 Installers/Developers, 31 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$4.8 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1040 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 40th)
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Number of Installations:
119,232
Hawai’i State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate: Hawaii Solar Energy Association (HSEA)
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Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
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Hawaii Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Hawaii public utilities
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Hawaii Solar Energy Association – Learn what local solar companies have been doing to create solar jobs in Hawaii since 1977
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Hawaii State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Hawaii
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State Energy Office – 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 – Hawaii – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Hawaii and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Hawaii State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Haleiwa
Kawailoa Solar
Kawailoa Solar in Haleiwa was developed by Clearway Energy Group and came online in 2019. This 62.7 MW project produces enough electricity to power 16,808 homes.
Ala Moana Center
Brookfield Properties Retail
Brookfield Properties Retail, Target, and Home Depot have all gone solar in Hawaii. Brookfield Properties Retail's 1.5 MW Ala Moana Center project is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Waianae
Waianae Solar Project
At 40.3 MW, Waianae Solar Project in Waianee is among the largest solar installations in Hawaii. Completed by Eurus Energy Corp in 2017, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 10,803 homes.
