State Overview
Mississippi
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 26th
National Storage Capacity Ranking: 20th
Updated June 2026
Mississippi State Solar Overview
Mississippi 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
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,330 MWdc
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Storage Capacity
552 MWh
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National Ranking:
26th (23rd in 2025 additions)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
255,014 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
4.04%
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Solar Jobs:
984
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Solar Companies in State:
24 (10 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 8 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$2.4 billion
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
3,397 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 24th)
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Number of Installations:
1,650
Mississippi State Solar Policy Resources
- Official SEIA State Affiliate – Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA)
- Mississippi Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Mississippi public utilities
- Mississippi Energy Development Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
- DSIRE Incentives Database – Mississippi – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Mississippi and across the United States
- U.S. Energy Information Administration – Mississippi State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
- Mississippi Power – Renewable Energy
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