State Overview
Wyoming
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 40th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Wyoming State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Wyoming
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Solar Installed (MW):
311
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
40th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
50th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
50,523 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.67%
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Solar Jobs:
177
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Solar Companies in State:
14 (0 Manufacturers, 11 Installers/Developers, 3 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$356 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
726 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 44th)
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Number of Installations:
2,661
Wyoming State Solar Policy Resources
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Wyoming Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Wyoming public utilities
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State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Wisconsin
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Wyoming – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Wisconsin and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Wyoming
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Wyoming State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Green River
Sweetwater Solar
Sweetwater Solar in Green River was developed by Clenera and came online in 2018. This 98 MW project produces enough electricity to power 15,712 homes.
