State Overview
Louisiana
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 29th
Updated September 2026
Louisiana State Solar Overview
Solar is an emerging part of Louisiana’s energy mix, with growing investment and a developing project pipeline. The state has installed nearly 2 GW of solar capacity. With over 3 GW of projected growth and increasing utility-scale development, Louisiana’s solar market will continue to expand.
Louisiana Major Solar and Storage Projects
SEIA’s Major Solar and Storage 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
Just The Facts
- Solar Installed (MW):
2,156 MWdc
- Storage Capacity
0 MWh
- National Ranking:
29th (24th in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
224,838 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
2.83%
- Solar Jobs:
3,394
- Solar Companies in State:
73 (10 Manufacturers, 30 Installers/ Developers, 33 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$2.8 billion
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
3,682 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 23rd)
- Number of Installations:
26,236
Louisiana State Solar Policy Resources
- Official SEIA State Affiliate – Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA)
- DSIRE Incentives Database – Louisiana – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Louisiana and across the United States
- 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
- Louisiana Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Louisiana public utilities
- 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
- Louisiana Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Louisiana, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Louisiana
- Solar Panel Cost in Louisiana – Learn about the history of solar policy in Louisiana, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
- Solar Rebates & Incentives in Louisiana – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Louisiana to see what programs you can benefit from
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Louisiana State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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