State Overview
Washington
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 34th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Washington State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Washington
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Solar Installed (MW):
727
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
34th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
39th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
76,373 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.99%
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Solar Jobs:
4,149
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Solar Companies in State:
154 (31 Manufacturers, 62 Installers/Developers, 61 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.8 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1640 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 31st)
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Number of Installations:
49,269
Washington State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Washington – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Washington and across the United States
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Solar Panel Cost in Washington – Learn about the history of solar policy in Washington, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Washington – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Washington to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Washington State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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Washington State Energy Office
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Washington State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Washington
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Washington Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Washington, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Washington public utilities
Lind
Adams Nielson
Adams Nielson in Lind was developed by Strata Solar and came online in 2018. This 28 MW project produces enough electricity to power 3,053 homes.
Renton
IKEA
IKEA, Walmart, and FedEx have all gone solar in Washington. IKEA's 1.2 MW project in Renton is one of the largest corporate projects in the sate.
Ellensburg
Penstemon Solar Project
At 6.4 MW, Penstemon Solar Project in Ellensburg is among the largest solar installations in Washington. Completed by TUUSO Energy in 2022, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 698 homes.
