State Overview
New York
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 8th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
New York State Solar Overview
New York has a considerable amount of solar potential and has consistently been in the top 10 US solar markets. The state has other policies in place to promote solar investment, including a feed-in tariff through Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and net metering. Through its Reforming the Energy Vision docket, the Energy Commission is reviewing the regulatory and market environment needed to encourage a more efficient electricity system, including increased amounts of distributed generation.
SEIA New York State Policy Priorities
- Preserve net metering – in some form – for residential/small commercial customers
- Finalize fixes to New York’s VDER tariff for larger-scale solar projects
- Advocating for an expanded Clean Energy Standard through legislation to reach 70% by 2030
- Revising the NY Sun declining block program in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s recent expansion
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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State
New York
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Solar Installed (MW):
6,125
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
8th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
10th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
1,072,183 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
5.28%
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Solar Jobs:
12,114
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Solar Companies in State:
781 (89 Manufacturers, 254 Installers/Developers, 438 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$12.6 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
12395 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th)
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Number of Installations:
216,483
New York State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate – New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA)
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DSIRE incentives database – New York – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in New York and across the United States
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New York Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in New York, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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New York State Assembly – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New York
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New York State Energy Research & Development Authority – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, research, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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New York State Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of New York public utilities
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Solar Panel Cost in New York – Learn about the history of solar policy in New York, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in New York – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in New York to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – New York State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Shoreham
Shoreham Solar Commons
Shoreham Solar Commons in Shoreham was developed by Invenergy and came online in 2018. This 32 MW project produces enough electricity to power 5,848 homes.
Tonawanda
Corning
Walmart, Target, and Corning have all gone solar in New York. Corning's 6 MW project in Tonawanda is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Schaghticoke
Branscomb Solar
At 27 MW, Branscomb Solar in Schaghticoke is among the largest solar installations in New York. Completed by CS Energy in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 4,934 homes.
