State Overview
Washington, DC
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 45th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Washington, DC Solar Overview
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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State
Washington, DC
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Solar Installed (MW):
255
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
45th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
43rd
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
43,065 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
57.45%
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Solar Jobs:
1,023
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Solar Companies in State:
188 (7 Manufacturers, 28 Installers/Developers, 153 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$639 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
288 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 49th)
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Number of Installations:
15,720
Washington, DC Solar Policy Resources
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Council of the District of Columbia – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Washington DC
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Washington DC Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Washington, D.C. – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Washington, D.C. and across the United States
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Solar Panel Cost in Washington DC – Learn about the history of solar policy in Washington DC, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Washington DC – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Washington DC to see what programs you can benefit from
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Washington DC Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Washington DC public utilities
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Washington DC Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Washington DC, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Washington, DC
Joint Base Anacostia-Boling
Joint Base Anacostia-Boling in Washington was developed by SunPower and came online in 2019. This 7 MW project produces enough electricity to power 1,189 homes.
Washington, DC
Capital One Arena
The Capital One Arena purchases 3.5 MW of solar electricity from an off-site facility in Maryland, making the Washington Capitals the top solar user in the NHL and the Washington Wizards the number two solar user in the NBA. The 3.5 MW of solar capacity delivered to Capital One Arena is the second largest off-site solar energy contract used to power a professional sports facility.
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Ridgecrest
At 2.2 MW, Ridgecrest in Washington is among the largest solar installations in Washington DC. Completed by NEO in 2021, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 374 homes.
