Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Solar Overview

State
Rhode Island
Solar Installed (MW):
1,096
State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
29th
State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
22nd
Enough Solar Installed to Power:
203,766 homes
Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
13.94%
Solar Jobs:
1,396
Solar Companies in State:
30 (11 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 8 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.7 billion
Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
Growth Projection and Ranking:
934 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 41st)
Number of Installations:
22,425

DSIRE incentives database – Rhode Island – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Pennsylvania and across the United States
National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Rhode Island
Public Utility Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Pennsylvania public utilities
Rhode Island Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Rhode Island, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Solar Panel Cost in Rhode Island – Learn about the history of solar policy in Rhode Island, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Solar Rebates & Incentives in Rhode Island – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Rhode Island to see what programs you can benefit from
State Affiliate: New England Solar Energy Association
State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, 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 Rhode Island
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Rhode Island State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government