Solar energy is for everyone, even for the most conservatives’ states, and in fact, there are plenty of conservative states with solar farms that have thrived. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the red states are receiving more investment than blue states in renewable energy.
These are 5 red states with solar farms that have thrived.
Arizona.
Arizona is one of the leading states in solar energy production in the United States. It has over 30 megawatts of solar capacity installed. It is home to one of the largest solar farms in the country: the Agua Caliente Solar Project located in the Sonoran Desert. This farm has a capacity of 290 MW of solar power and can bring energy to 100,000 homes in the state.
Georgia.
Georgia is one of the states where solar energy is growing more rapidly in recent years. The state has over 10 gigawatts of solar capacity installed and it is expected to add another 10 by 2025. This is one of the states where Republicans have embraced solar energy with more enthusiasm, with Republican-held congressional districts hosting more than 80% of all utility-scale wind or solar farms projects in the state.
North Carolina
This is another state that has seen a significant growth in solar energy. It has over 7 gigawatts of solar capacity installed, and is planning to add another 7 by 2025. One of the largest solar farms in the state is the Duke Energy Progress Solar farm, with enough power to bring electricity to 30,000 homes.
Texas
Texas is one of the biggest states in the US and also one of the largest productors of energy. Solar energy in the state is rapidly growing with 5 gigawatts of solar capacity installed. The largest solar project in the state is the 460 MG Permian Energy Center, which began commercial operation in May of 2021. It has 1.3 million solar panels and can provide energy to 100,000 homes. Texas is also the state that has more climate investment.
Utah
Finally, Utah is entering the solar energy market with 2 gigawatts of solar capacity installed. It was announced that the state reached an agreement with PacifiCorp to build the state’s largest solar farm. The Green River Energy Center will be a 400-megawatt project that will also include a storage system to bring energy even after the sunset.
Overall, solar farms are amazing projects, and more states are beginning to realize their true potential. With more investment in green technology, more red states could join the solar revolution.
