State Overview
Pennsylvania
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 21st
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Pennsylvania State Solar Overview
SEIA recently launched a steering committee in Pennsylvania advance a bill or bills that create market opportunities for all solar market in Pennsylvania and defend against anti-solar legislation.
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
2,349
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National Ranking:
22nd (12th in 2023)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
305,358 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.84%
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Solar Jobs:
4,287
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Solar Companies in State:
496 (114 Manufacturers, 243 Installers/Developers, 139 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$5.1 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
3613 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 19th)
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Number of Installations:
79,167
Pennsylvania State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE incentives database – Pennsylvania – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Pennsylvania and across the United States
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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Pennsylvania’s Solar Future Plan
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Pennsylvania Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Pennsylvania, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Public Utility Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Pennsylvania public utilities
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Solar Panel Cost in Pennsylvania – Learn about the history of solar policy in Pennsylvania, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Pennsylvania – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Pennsylvania 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, 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 Pennsylvania
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Pennsylvania State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Franklin County
Whitetail Solar 1, 2, and 3
Whitetail Solar 1, 2 and 3 in Franklin County was developed by Lightsource bp and completed in 2020. The 72 MWdc project provides 25% of offtaker Pennsylvania State University’s state-wide electricity use.
Easton
Prologis
Lineage Logistics, Target, and Prologis have all gone solar in Pennsylvania. Prologis' 4 MW project in Easton is one of the largest corporate solar projects in the state.
Peters Township
Elk Hill Solar 2
At 17.5 MW, Elk Hill Solar 2 in Peters Township is among the largest solar installations in Pennsylvania. Completed by Lightsource bp in 2020, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 2,283 homes.
