State Overview
Idaho
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 30th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Idaho State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Idaho
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Solar Installed (MW):
992
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
30th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
25th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
137,483 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
7.38%
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Solar Jobs:
728
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Solar Companies in State:
44 (4 Manufacturers, 25 Installers/Developers, 15 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.5 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1556 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 34th)
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Number of Installations:
22,170
Idaho State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Idaho – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Idaho and across the United States
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Idaho public utilities
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Idaho 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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Idaho State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Idaho
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Idaho
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Idaho – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Idaho to see what programs you can benefit from
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State Affiliate: Idaho Clean Energy Association
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Idaho State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Clenera
Grand View Solar Two
Grand View Solar Two in Grand View was developed by Clenera and came online in 2016. This 108 MW project produces enough electricity to power 14,674 homes.
Power County
American Falls Solar
At 40 MW, American Falls Solar is among the largest solar installations in Idaho. Completed in 2017, this photovoltaic project has enough electric capacity to power more than 5,550 homes.
Kuna
ID Solar
At 54.6 MW, ID Solar in Kuna is among the largest solar installations in Idaho. Completed by Origis Energy in 2016, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 7,419 homes.
