State Overview
Utah
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 13th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Utah State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Utah
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Solar Installed (MW):
3,498
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
13th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
34th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
651,080 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
16.03%
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Solar Jobs:
7,634
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Solar Companies in State:
133 (19 Manufacturers, 61 Installers/Developers, 53 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:
6172 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 11th)
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Number of Installations:
76,222
Utah State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Utah – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Utah and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Utah
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Solar Panel Cost in Utah – Learn about the history of solar policy in Utah, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Utah – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Utah to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Utah State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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Utah Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Utah, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Utah State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Utah
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Utah Office of Energy Development – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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Utah Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of California public utilities
Iron County
Appaloosa Solar 1
Appaloosa Solar 1 in Iron County was developed by rPlus Energies and came online in 2024. This 200 MW project is one of the largest utility-scale projects in the state of Utah.
Iron County
Cove Mountain Solar 2
Amazon, Meta, and Real Salt Lake have all gone solar in Utah. Meta's 156 MW Cove Mountain Solar 2 project in Iron County is one of the largest corporate solar projects in the state.
Milford
Escalante Solar
At 240 MW, Escalante Solar in Milford is among the largest solar installations in Utah. Completed by SunEdison in 2016, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 78,234 homes.
