State Overview
West Virginia
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 49th
Data Current Through: Q4 2024
West Virginia State Solar Overview
Data References:
SEIA/Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Solar Market Insight 2024 Year-in-Review
IREC, National Solar Jobs Census
Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly
SEIA, National Solar Database
Just The Facts
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Solar Installed (MW):
205
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National Ranking:
49th (38th in 2024)
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
21,076 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.52%
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Solar Jobs:
395
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Solar Companies in State:
16 (3 Manufacturers, 8 Installers/Developers, 5 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$331 million
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Prices have fallen:
42% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1,064 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 40th)
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Number of Installations:
3,072
West Virginia State Solar Policy Resources
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West Virginia Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of West Virginia public utilities
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West Virginia Department of Energy
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West Virginia State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in West Virginia
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DSIRE Incentives Database – West Virginia – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in West Virginia and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – West Virginia State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Buffalo
Toyota
Toyota has gone solar in West Virginia, with its 2.5 MW project in Buffalo being one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
