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Solar share of generation
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Louisiana vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
Louisiana ranks #35 of 36 states by solar share of electricity.
| #1 | New York | 4,300 |
| #2 | Maine | 900 |
| #3 | Delaware | 320 |
| #4 | Rhode Island | 200 |
| #5 | Montana | 130 |
| #6 | New Hampshire | 130 |
| #7 | Alaska | 49% |
| #8 | California | 47 |
| #9 | Wyoming | 38% |
| #10 | Nevada | 24% |
| #11 | Texas | 22 |
| #12 | Utah | 18% |
| #13 | New Mexico | 18% |
| #14 | Florida | 15 |
| #15 | Arizona | 11% |
| #16 | North Carolina | 10.2% |
| #17 | New Jersey | 6.5% |
| #18 | Georgia | 6.5% |
| #19 | Virginia | 6.4% |
| #20 | Colorado | 6% |
| #21 | Vermont | 5% |
| #22 | Massachusetts | 4.6% |
| #23 | Minnesota | 4% |
| #24 | Indiana | 3% |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 2.5% |
| #26 | Washington | 2.5% |
| #27 | Oregon | 2% |
| #28 | Tennessee | 2% |
| #29 | Ohio | 1.4% |
| #30 | Illinois | 1.2% |
| #31 | Pennsylvania | 1.2 |
| #32 | Michigan | 1.2% |
| #33 | Kentucky | 1% |
| #34 | Missouri | 1% |
| #35 | Louisiana | 1% |
| #36 | South Dakota | 0.5% |
Overview
Explore Louisiana's solar energy statistics, featuring a Solar share of generation of < 1%. Solar energy remains a small but growing part of Louisiana's energy mix, supported by several utility-scale projects in the state's south. This data offers valuable insight into Louisiana's solar energy trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Louisiana.