State Overview
Connecticut
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 25th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Connecticut State Solar Overview
Connecticut is one of the fastest growing of the smaller states in the solar industry. This success comes after the state launched the Connecticut Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program to offer property assessed clean energy financing and program services to municipalities and commercial property owners throughout Connecticut. This unique program will serve as a model for other states to follow.
Just The Facts
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State
Connecticut
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Solar Installed (MW):
1,601
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
25th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
33rd
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
234,222 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
4.11%
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Solar Jobs:
2,415
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Solar Companies in State:
168 (31 Manufacturers, 66 Installers/Developers, 71 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$4 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1401 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 37th)
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Number of Installations:
99,132
Connecticut State Solar Policy Resources
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Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Connecticut public utilities
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Connecticut General Assembly – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Connecticut
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Connecticut Clean Energy Fund: Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) – As the nation’s first full-scale clean energy finance authority, CEFIA will leverage public and private funds to drive investment and scale up clean energy deployment in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Connecticut, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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DSIRE Incentives DataBase Connecticut – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Connecticut and across the United States
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory – Connecticut
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Solar Panel Cost in Connecticut – Learn about the history of solar policy in Connecticut, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Connecticut – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Connecticut to see what programs you can benefit from
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US Energy Information Administration- Connecticut State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Canterbury
Quinebaug Solar
Quinebaug Solar in Canterbury was developed by NextEra and came online in 2021. This 63.4 MW project produces enough electricity to power 10,057 homes.
Meriden
Macy's Commercial Installation
Walmart, Target and Macy's have all gone solar in Connecticut. Macy's 782 kW project in Meriden is one of the largest corporate projects in the state.
Baltic
Fusion Solar Center
At 31.2 MW, Fusion Solar Center in Baltic is among the largest solar installations in Connecticut. Completed by D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) in 2018, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 4,949 homes.
