State Overview

Louisiana

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 32nd

Data Current Through: Q2 2025

 

Louisiana State Solar Overview

Official SEIA State Affiliate

 

 

Data References: 

SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables Solar Market Insight Q3 2025 

IREC, National Solar Jobs Census 

Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly 

SEIA What’s in a Megawatt? 

SEIA National Solar Database 

 

Just The Facts

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    1661

  • National Ranking:

    32nd (15th in 2024 additions)

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    166594 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    0.02367537

  • Solar Jobs:

    3308

  • Solar Companies in State:

    65 (5 Manufacturers, 30 Installers/Developers, 30 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $2.4 billion

  • Prices have fallen:

    42% over the last 10 years

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    3334 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 20th)

  • Number of Installations:

    24856.14694

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Louisiana State Solar Policy Resources