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

  • State

    Michigan

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    1,488

  • State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:

    26th

  • State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:

    16th

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    260,381 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    1.54%

  • Solar Jobs:

    4,329

  • Solar Companies in State:

    231 (78 Manufacturers, 86 Installers/Developers, 67 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $1.9 billion

  • Prices have fallen:

    43% over the last 10 years

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    3506 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 17th)

  • Number of Installations:

    22,745

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Michigan State Solar Policy Resources