State Overview
Louisiana
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 31st
Data Current Through: Q4 2024
Louisiana State Solar Overview
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Data References:
SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Solar Market Insight 2024 Year-in-Review
IREC, National Solar Jobs Census
Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
SEIA, National Solar Database
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
1516
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National Ranking:
31st (15th in 2024)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
155,195 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.56%
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Solar Jobs:
3,308
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Solar Companies in State:
65 (5 Manufacturers, 30 Installers/Developers, 30 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$2.1 billion
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
3,164 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 19th)
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Number of Installations:
23,509
Louisiana State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate – Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA)
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Louisiana – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Louisiana and across the United States
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Louisiana Department of Natural Resources – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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Louisiana Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Louisiana public utilities
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Louisiana State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Louisiana
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Louisiana Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Louisiana, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Louisiana
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Solar Panel Cost in Louisiana – Learn about the history of solar policy in Louisiana, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Louisiana – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Louisiana to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Louisiana State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
West Baton Rouge
LA3 West Baton Rouge Solar Facility
LA3 West Baton Rouge Solar Facility in West Baton Rouge was developed by DEPCOM and came online in 2020. This 74.5 MW project produces enough electricity to power 7,991 homes.
Baton Rouge
Brookfield Properties Retail
Brookfield Properties Retail, Walmart, and Abita Brewing Co. have all gone solar in Louisiana. Brookfield Properties Retail's 1.3 MW Mall of Louisiana project in Baton Rouge is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
New Orleans
TCI Alvar
At 2.4 MW, TCI Alvar in New Orleans is among the largest solar installations in Louisiana. Completed by Influent Energy in 2019, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 257 homes.
