State Overview
Ohio
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 14th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Ohio State Solar Overview
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.
Just The Facts
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State
Ohio
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Solar Installed (MW):
3,224
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
14th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
6th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
413,083 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
2.15%
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Solar Jobs:
7,788
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Solar Companies in State:
258 (93 Manufacturers, 72 Installers/Developers, 93 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$4.2 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
9853 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 7th)
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Number of Installations:
22,403
Ohio State Solar Policy Resources
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Ohio Energy Project – Read about this energy education resource for students, educators and business partners in Ohio
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Ohio Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Ohio, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Ohio public utilities
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Solar Panel Cost in Ohio – Learn about the history of solar policy in Ohio, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Ohio – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Ohio to see what programs you can benefit from
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State Energy Office – 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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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
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Ohio State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Mt. Orab
Hillcrest Solar
Hillcrest Solar in Mt. Orab was developed by Innergex and came online in 2021. This 265 MW project produces enough electricity to power 32,648 homes.
Napoleon
Campbell Soup Co.
Amazon, Meta, and Campbell Soup Co. have all gone solar in Ohio. Campbell Soup Co.'s 9.8 MW project in Napoleon is one of the largest on-site corporate projects in the state.
Alger
Hardin Solar
At 199.3 MW, Hardin Solar in Alger is among the largest solar installations in Ohio. Completed by Invenergy in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 24,554 homes.
