State Overview
Oklahoma
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 39th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Oklahoma State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Oklahoma
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Solar Installed (MW):
368
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
39th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
42nd
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
44,513 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.36%
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Solar Jobs:
947
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Solar Companies in State:
37 (4 Manufacturers, 18 Installers/Developers, 15 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$643 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1800 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 30th)
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Number of Installations:
13,220
Oklahoma State Solar Policy Resources
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Oklahoma Corporation Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Oklahoma public utilities
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Oklahoma State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma 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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DSIRE Incentives Database – Oklahoma – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Oklahoma and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Oklahoma
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Oklahoma State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Covington
Covington Solar Farm
Covington Solar Farm in Covington was developed by Sunpower and came online in 2017. This 13.2 MW project produces enough electricity to power 1,672 homes.
Calera
Choctaw Nation Solar Farm
At 6.1 MW, Choctaw Nation Solar Farm in Calera is among the largest solar installations in Oklahoma. Completed by OG&E in 2020, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 773 homes.
