State Overview

Nevada

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 6th

Data Current Through: Q2 2024

 

Nevada State Solar Overview

With numerous utility-scale, residential and commercial solar projects, Nevada has long been a top state for solar. While the Public Utility Commission of Nevada changed the net metering policy offered to solar customers in Nevada, which slowed down solar deployment, in 2017 the Nevada legislature voted to resurrect this important state policy. SEIA is working in Nevada to establish policies to promote new solar growth for all sectors of the industry and create a sustainable market with transparent policies.

Nevada Policy Priorities

  • SEIA is actively engaged in proceedings at the Public Utilities Commission to advance opportunities across solar and storage market sectors. Recently, SEIA advocated for policies to encourage distributed energy resources, develop a new Virtual Power Plant Program, and ensure competitive procurement processes for community and utility-scale solar.
  • Interconnection, siting, and land use continue to be a focus for SEIA to ensure the continued successful development of new resources.

Just The Facts

  • State

    Nevada

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    7,644

  • State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:

    6th

  • State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:

    8th

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    1,345,131 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    27.72%

  • Solar Jobs:

    8,592

  • Solar Companies in State:

    126 (18 Manufacturers, 57 Installers/Developers, 51 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $12.6 billion

  • Prices have fallen:

    43% over the last 10 years

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    8471 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 8th)

  • Number of Installations:

    129,603

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Nevada State Solar Policy Resources

Nevada law contains detailed consumer protection provisions, including regulations on door-to-door sales, advertising requirements, prohibition of deceptive practices, and a construction recovery fund.

Specific to the solar industry, N.R.S. 598.9801-9822 details contract requirements and disclosures for DG and residential systems. Passed in 2024, SB 293, enhanced provisions designed to prevent deceptive trade practices. SB 293 requires solar salespeople to be employees of a solar installation company, and that company must hold a Nevada contractor’s license. SB 293 also adds required disclosures to the solar contract cover page and ensures customers receive contracts in the language used in the sale and advertising.