National Solar Capacity Ranking: 14th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Ohio, which has a burgeoning non-residential solar market, has seen increased competition in the face of the state’s rising renewable portfolio standard goals. There are 268 companies in Ohio providing jobs in the solar industry. 105 of those companies are manufacturers that manufacture goods across the supply chain- from the polysilicon that many photovoltaic panels are comprised of to the racking systems used to install solar panels.
Ohio
3,224
14th
6th
413,083 homes
2.15%
7,788
258 (93 Manufacturers, 72 Installers/Developers, 93 Others)
$4.2 billion
43% over the last 10 years
9853 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th)
22,403
Ohio Energy Project – Read about this energy education resource for students, educators and business partners in Ohio
Ohio Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Ohio, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Ohio public utilities
Solar Panel Cost in Ohio – Learn about the history of solar policy in Ohio, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Solar Rebates & Incentives in Ohio – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Ohio to see what programs you can benefit from
State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, research, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in OhioDSIRE incentives database – Ohio – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Ohio and across the United States
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Ohio State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government