State Overview
West Virginia
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 48th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
West Virginia State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
West Virginia
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Solar Installed (MW):
167
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
48th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
49th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
17,298 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.25%
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Solar Jobs:
395
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Solar Companies in State:
19 (3 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 6 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$253 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
888 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 42nd)
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Number of Installations:
2,725
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.
