State Overview
Nebraska
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 44th
Data Current Through: Q1 2024
Nebraska State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Nebraska
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Solar Installed (MW):
203
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National Ranking:
44th (37th in 2023)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
26,445 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.34%
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Solar Jobs:
1,668
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Solar Companies in State:
28 (4 Manufacturers, 12 Installers/Developers, 12 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$277 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
417 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 46th)
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Number of Installations:
3,375
Nebraska State Solar Policy Resources
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Nebraska Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Nebraska public utilities
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Nebraska Solar Energy Generation
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Nebraska State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Nebraska
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Nebraska 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 – Nebraska – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Nebraska and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Nebraska State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Scottsbluff
Western Meadowlark Solar
Western Meadowlark Solar in Scottsbluff was developed by SoCore and came online in 2020. This 7 MW project produces enough electricity to power 915 homes.
Calloway
Pandorf Land & Cattle
Pandorf Land & Cattle and Sterner Farms have gone solar in Nebraska. Pandorf Land & Cattle's 800 kW project in Calloway is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Lincoln
Holdrege Solar Center
At 4.7 MW, Holdrege Solar Center in Lincoln is among the largest solar installations in Nebraska. Completed by Coronel in 2016, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 615 homes.
