State Overview
North Dakota
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 52nd
Data Current Through: Q3 2025
North Dakota State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
- Solar Installed (MW):
02
- National Ranking:
52nd (51st in 2025 additions)
- Enough Solar Installed to Power:
227 homes
- Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.01%
- Solar Jobs:
286
- Solar Companies in State:
6 (2 Manufacturers, 1 Installers/Developers, 3 Others)
- Total Solar Investment in State:
$6 million
- Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
- Growth Projection and Ranking:
01 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 52nd)
- Number of Installations:
66
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
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