U.S. States with the Largest Solar PV Generation, 2024

U.S. states are ranked by solar photovoltaic generation from utility-scale and estimated small-scale systems in 2024, measured in thousand MWh. The comparison covers all 50 states, while the graphic focuses on the 9 largest values. California ranks first at 78.1 million MWh, ahead of Texas at 45.5 million MWh. Florida is third at 23.3 million MWh, and the total includes estimated small-scale solar output alongside utility-scale generation.

States are ranked by solar photovoltaic generation from utility-scale and estimated small-scale systems in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Electric Power Annual 2024. The comparison excludes the District of Columbia, regional aggregates and the U.S. total. Values use thousand megawatthours and are ordered from highest to lowest. Solar PV combines utility-scale output with the publication’s estimated small-scale generation. The graphic uses the top 9 states, while the accompanying data retains all 50 states.

All values use the same U.S. Energy Information Administration publication, 2024 period and thousand megawatthours unit, supporting a like-for-like comparison.