How Much Solar Capacity Has Wyoming Installed? A 2025 Update

Infographic: Wyoming Solar Power 2025 — Capacity, Growth & Opportunities

Wyoming Solar Capacity at a Glance (2025)

• Total Installed Solar Capacity: ~330 MW

• National Solar Capacity Ranking: 42nd

• Number of Solar Companies in Wyoming: 10 (8 developers/installers)

• Solar Market Value: $417 million

• Solar Jobs in Wyoming: 177

• Homes Powered by Solar: 52,644 (1.22% of Wyoming homes)

• Projected Growth Over Next 5 Years: 1,136 MW

Breakdown of Solar Capacity by Sector

Sector	Installed Capacity	National Ranking	Percentage of Total Installed
Residential	Low (~1.61% homes)	50th	Small but growing
Non-Residential (Commercial)	Moderate	48th	Growing steadily
Utility-Scale	Largest component	41st	Majority of solar MW

How Much Solar Capacity Has Wyoming Installed? A 2025 Update

Key Wyoming Solar Projects

• Sweetwater Solar Farm: 98 MW, operational since 2018

• South Cheyenne Solar Farm: 150 MW, online since April 2024

Wyoming Solar Market Insights

• Solar accounts for 1.22% of Wyoming’s electricity (June 2025).

• Solar market value increased by 42% over the last 10 years.

• Wyoming has potential for significant solar market expansion, with more than 1,100 MW projected to be added in the next 5 years.

Opportunities & Challenges

Opportunities:

• Abundant sunshine and strong solar potential across the state

• Growing utility-scale and residential solar installations

• Increasing state and federal support & incentives

• Job creation in installation and maintenance

Challenges:

• Wyoming ranks low nationally in residential solar adoption

• Dependence on fossil fuels for economic and political factors

• Need for improved grid infrastructure and policy support

Wyoming’s Solar Future

• Expected to rank higher as new projects come online

• Continued growth driven by utility-scale solar and expanding residential interest

• Integration of solar with battery storage and smart grid technology

• Economic diversification and clean energy transition goals

Regional Solar Development Trends

Solar development varies across Wyoming’s counties, influenced by factors such as sunlight availability, local policies, utility programs, and community engagement. Counties like lead in solar adoption due to favorable conditions.

What the Numbers Mean for Wyoming’s Energy Future

Though currently a small share of Wyoming's total energy mix, solar capacity is growing rapidly. This growth supports:

• Progress toward state and national clean energy goals.

• Energy diversification in a historically fossil fuel-reliant state.

• Local job creation in solar installation, maintenance, and manufacturing.