State Overview
Alaska
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 50th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Alaska State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Alaska
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Solar Installed (MW):
30
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
50th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
48th
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
3,690 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
0.38%
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Solar Jobs:
107
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Solar Companies in State:
16 (1 Manufacturers, 7 Installers/Developers, 8 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$69 million
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
40 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 51st)
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Number of Installations:
2,628
Alaska State Solar Policy Resources
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Alaska Regulatory Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Alaska public utilities
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Alaska State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Alaska
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Alaska State Energy Authority – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
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DSIRE Incentives Database –Alaska – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Alaska and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Alaska State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
