The forward leaning state of Delaware continues to impress on the solar installation front. The state is now ranked 44th in the nation with a total of 295 megawatts of solar power capacity. This is enough energy for 36,189 homes.
You can locate a reputable solar panel installer in Delaware by filling out the form on this page. Read further for information about the state’s solar industry.
Here are some key figures about Delaware’s solar installation activity to date;*
- There are about 53 solar companies doing business in Delaware. They are responsible for employing about 600 people.
- A total of 11,901 is the current number of installations as of 2023
- 809MW Will be installed over the next five years.
- Prices for solar are about 37% lower over the previous ten years
The past few years have seen some significant solar panel installations in Delaware. Notable ones include the Dover Sun Park and the Milford Solar Farm. Among quite a few commercial installers, Walgreens has led the way in solar adoption. All total these installations make up about 22 megawatts of solar capacity. The state can also boast that its solar installations are primarily from the residential and commercial sectors.*
Delaware has a decently progressive net metering policy. Residential solar panel systems are capped at 25 kilowatts – allowing even the largest residential energy users to participate. Excess generation is paid to solar customers at the retail rate.**
The state also has a good Renewables Portfolio Standard. The total renewable energy production target is 25 percent by 2025 with a total of 3.5 percent coming from solar.**
There are about 26 solar installers actively helping homeowners save money. While the majority of installers can be found in Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Middletown, and Delaware City they are spread out through the state. They can also be found near Dover, Bridgeville, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro, and Bethany Beach to name a few.
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*Information and figures gathered from seia.org.
**Information and figures gathered from dsireusa.org.