State Overview
Montana
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 41st
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Montana State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Montana
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Solar Installed (MW):
305
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
41st
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
28th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
42,139 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.69%
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Solar Jobs:
374
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Solar Companies in State:
29 (3 Manufacturers, 21 Installers/Developers, 5 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$452 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1135 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 39th)
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Number of Installations:
6,917
Montana State Solar Policy Resources
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Montana Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Montana public utilities
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Montana State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Montana
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Montana 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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DSIRE Incentives Database – Montana – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Montana and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Montana State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Hardin
South Mills Solar
South Mills Solar in Hardin was developed by Enerparc and came online in 2017. This 4.2 MW project produces enough electricity to power 583 homes.
Lavina
Magpie Solar
At 4.1 MW, Magpie Solar in Lavina is among the largest solar installations in Montana. Completed by Cypress Creek Renewables in 2017, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 569 homes.
