State Overview
Oregon
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 24th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Oregon State Solar Overview
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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State
Oregon
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Solar Installed (MW):
1,819
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
24th
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
21st
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
237,764 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
4.25%
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Solar Jobs:
4,177
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Solar Companies in State:
146 (22 Manufacturers, 71 Installers/Developers, 53 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$3.1 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
2186 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 28th)
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Number of Installations:
53,511
Oregon State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate: Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA)
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Oregon – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Oregon and across the United States
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Oregon Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Oregon public utilities
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Oregon Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Oregon, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Oregon State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Oregon
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Solar Panel Cost in Oregon – Learn about the history of solar policy in Oregon, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
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Solar Rebates & Incentives in Oregon – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Oregon to see what programs you can benefit from
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Oregon State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Prineville
Millican Solar Energy Center
Millican Solar Energy Center in Prineville was developed by Ivenergy and came online in 2021. This 71.4 MW project produces enough electricity to power 9,175 homes.
Prineville
Prineville Solar Project
Meta, Apple, and Walmart have all gone solar in Oregon. Meta's 46.2 MW Prineville Solar project in Prineville is one of the largest corporate solar projects in the state.
Prineville
Solar Star II
At 69.5 MW, Solar Star II in Prineville is among the largest solar installations in Oregon. Completed by SunPower in 2017, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 8,931 homes.
