State Overview
Michigan
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 26th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Michigan State Solar Overview
SEIA Michigan State Policy Priorities
- SEIA is actively monitoring a newly announced stakeholder process, MI Power Grid, a focused, multi-year stakeholder initiative supported by Governor Whitmer and the MPSC to maximize the benefits of the transition to clean, distributed energy resources for Michigan residents and businesses.
- SEIA became a National Associate Member of MEIBC and will continue to engage actively to monitor legislation related to community solar, distributed generation and utility-scale solar as well as establish a presence in Michigan.
Just The Facts
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State
Michigan
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Solar Installed (MW):
1,488
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
26th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
16th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
260,381 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.54%
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Solar Jobs:
4,329
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Solar Companies in State:
231 (78 Manufacturers, 86 Installers/Developers, 67 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:
3506 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 17th)
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Number of Installations:
22,745
Michigan State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Michigan – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Michigan and across the United States
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Michigan Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Michigan public utilities
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Michigan State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New Mexico
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Michigan Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Michigan, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Panel Cost in Michigan – Learn about the history of solar policy in Michigan, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Michigan – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Michigan to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Michigan State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Lennon
Assembly Solar
Assembly Solar in Lennon was developed by Ranger Power and was developed from 2018-2021. This 333.8 MW project produces enough electricity to power 54,105 homes.
Lapeer
Demille Solar Farm
At 34.6 MW, Demille Solar Farm in Lapeer is among the largest solar installations in Michigan. Completed by DTE Energy in 2017, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 5,608 homes.
