State Overview
Tennessee
National Solar Capacity Ranking: 32nd
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
Tennessee State Solar Overview
SEIA is working to empower TenneSEIA‘s role as an advocate in the Tennessee valley to create increased solar procurement for commercial and industrial energy users, as well as engaging in the legislature for PPA clarification and defending the state tax credit.
Official SEIA State Affiliate
Just The Facts
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State
Tennessee
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Solar Installed (MW):
895
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State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:
32nd
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State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:
32nd
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Enough Solar Installed to Power:
92,893 homes
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Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:
1.42%
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Solar Jobs:
5,199
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Solar Companies in State:
150 (37 Manufacturers, 67 Installers/Developers, 46 Others)
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Total Solar Investment in State:
$1.2 billion
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Prices have fallen:
43% over the last 10 years
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Growth Projection and Ranking:
1574 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 33rd)
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Number of Installations:
2,704
Tennessee State Solar Policy Resources
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Official SEIA State Affiliate – Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association (TenneSEIA)
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Tennessee Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Tennessee public utilities
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Tennessee General Assembly – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Tennessee
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DSIRE Incentives Database – Tennessee – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Tennessee and across the United States
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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Tennessee State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Elora
Elora Solar
Elora Solar in Elora was developed by NextEra and came online in 2022. This 191 MW project produces enough electricity to power 19,760 homes.
Chattanooga
Volkswagen
Meta, Volkswagen, and IKEA have all gone solar in Tennessee. Volkswagen's 10 MW solar project in Chattanooga is the largest on-site corporate solar projects in the state.
Millington
Millington Solar Farm
At 70 MW, Millington Solar Farm in Millington is among the largest solar installations in Tennessee. Completed by Silicon Ranch in 2018, this solar project has enough electric capacity to power more than 7,242 homes.
