State Overview
Iowa
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 35th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Iowa State Solar Overview
Just The Facts
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State
Iowa
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Solar Installed (MW):
693
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
35th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
41st
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
89,593 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.42%
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Solar Jobs:
898
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Solar Companies in State:
82 (12 Manufacturers, 41 Installers/Developers, 29 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.1 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1403 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 36th)
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Number of Installations:
16,651
Iowa State Solar Policy Resources
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Iowa – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Iowa and across the United States
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Iowa Environmental Council – Solar
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Iowa Utilities Board – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Iowa public utilities
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Iowa State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Iowa
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Iowa Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Iowa, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Panel Cost in Iowa – Learn about the history of solar policy in Iowa along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Iowa – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Iowa to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Iowa State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Wapello
Wapello Solar
Wapello Solar in Wapello was developed by Clenera and came online in 2021. This 128 MW project produces enough electricity to power 16,605 homes.
Greenfield
Arbor Hill Solar
At 31.8 MW, Arbor Hill Solar in Greenfield is among the largest solar installations in Iowa. Completed by EDF Renewables in 2022, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 4,125 homes.
