State Overview
Maine
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 28th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Maine State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Maine
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Solar Installed (MW):
1,154
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
28th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
18th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
204,236 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
12.21%
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Solar Jobs:
708
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Solar Companies in State:
62 (4 Manufacturers, 33 Installers/Developers, 25 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.9 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1371 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 38th)
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Number of Installations:
10,248
Maine State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Maine – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Maine and across the United States
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Maine Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Maine public utilities
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Maine 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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Maine State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Maine
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Maine Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Maine, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Natural Resources Council Maine
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Solar Panel Cost in Maine – Learn about the history of solar policy in Maine, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Maine – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Maine to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Maine State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Farmington
Farmington Solar
Farmington Solar in Farmington was developed by NextEra and came online in 2021. This 115.7 MW project produces enough electricity to power 20,769 homes.
South Portland
Brookfield Properties Retail
Target and Brookfield Properties Retail have gone solar in Maine. Brookfield Properties Retail's 800 kW project in South Portland is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Milo
BD Solar 1
At 27.4 MW, BD Solar 1 in Milo is among the largest solar installations in Maine. Completed by Dirigo Solar in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 4,919 homes.
