Solar Energy in Virginia - Installation Data & Costs
Total Installations
10,986
Total Capacity
125 MW
National Rank
#19
94% residential
13.43¢
Electricity Rate (kWh)
4.1h
Peak Sun Hours/Day
$1,833
Est. Annual Savings
Environmental & Community Impact
- CO₂ Offset/Year
- 140,079 tons
- CO₂ Offset/System/Year
- 9.7 tons
- Installations per 10K Residents
- 12.7
- State Population
- 8,624,511
- Est. Annual Production/System
- 13,648 kWh
Estimates based on average system size, 4.1h peak sun hours/day, 80% derating factor, and 30% federal ITC. Sources: NREL, EIA, EPA eGRID (0.709 metric tons CO₂/MWh).
System Overview
- Avg System Size
- 11.4 kW
Installation Growth (Last 5 Years)
8832015
8302016
1,0122017
2,2842018
3,9402019
Top Solar Installers in Virginia
| Installer | Installations |
|---|---|
| -1 | 10,986 |
Most Popular Panel Brands in Virginia
| Brand | Installations |
|---|---|
| Alps Technology | 10,986 |
Solar by County - Virginia
| County | Installations | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 1,195 | 10.5 MW |
| Albemarle | 582 | 7.9 MW |
| Loudoun | 486 | 4.9 MW |
| Virginia Beach city | 437 | 3.3 MW |
| Charlottesville city | 430 | 4.9 MW |
| Henrico | 377 | 3.6 MW |
| Arlington | 368 | 3.4 MW |
| Prince William | 321 | 3.1 MW |
| Chesterfield | 302 | 3 MW |
| Chesapeake city | 267 | 2.1 MW |
| Richmond city | 227 | 6.1 MW |
| Montgomery | 225 | 1.6 MW |
| Rockingham | 197 | 2.3 MW |
| Augusta | 188 | 3.9 MW |
| Norfolk city | 145 | 2.5 MW |
Virginia Solar Incentives
Tax credits, rebates & programs
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