State Overview
North Dakota
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 52nd
Data Current Through: Q4 2024
North Dakota State Solar Overview
Data References:
SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Solar Market Insight 2024 Year-in-Review
IREC, National Solar Jobs Census
Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
SEIA, National Solar Database
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
2
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National Ranking:
52nd (52nd in 2024)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
229 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.01%
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Solar Jobs:
273
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Solar Companies in State:
6 (2 Manufacturers, 1 Installers/Developers, 3 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$6 million
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
280 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 48th)
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Number of Installations:
62
North Dakota State Solar Policy Resources
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North Dakota Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of North Dakota public utilities
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North Dakota State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in North Dakota
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North Dakota 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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North Dakota Department of Commerce
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DSIRE Incentives Database – North Dakota – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in North Dakota and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – North Dakota State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
