State Overview
Indiana
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 23rd
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Indiana State Solar Overview
SEIA Indiana State Policy Priorities
- Promote distributed generation (including wholesale DG) policies.
- Ensure future access to net metering for solar customers.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure reasonable and equitable property taxation treatment for solar systems.
Just The Facts
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State
Indiana
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,460
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
20th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
15th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
299,253 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
2.93%
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Solar Jobs:
4,103
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Solar Companies in State:
102 (28 Manufacturers, 38 Installers/Developers, 36 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$2.9 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
10390 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 6th)
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Number of Installations:
10,164
Indiana State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Indiana – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Indiana and across the United States
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Indiana General Assembly– Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Indiana
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Indiana Office of Energy Development – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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Indiana Distributed Energy Alliance – Keep up on the state of renewable energy in Indiana.
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Indiana Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Indiana, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Iowa public utilities
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Solar Panel Cost in Indiana – Learn about the history of solar policy in Indiana, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Indiana – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Indiana to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration- Indiana State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Northeastern Indiana
Mammoth Solar
The Mammoth Solar project is located in northeastern Indiana and is developed by Doral Renewables. The project covers an area of over 13,000 acres and is one of the largest solar projects in the U.S. Upon completion, the Mammoth project will generate about 1.6 GW of clean energy for 275,000 homes.
Modoc
Riverstart Solar Park
Riverstart Solar Park in Modoc was developed by EDP Renewables and came online in 2021. This 255 MW project produces enough electricity to power 29,954 homes.
Troy
Troy Solar
At 65 MW, Troy Solar in Troy is among the largest solar installations in Indiana. Completed by CenterPoint Energy in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 7,635 homes.
