Checked
District of Columbia Solar, Wind and Batteries
Utility-scale renewable and storage capacity in District of Columbia, as of August 2026 (EIA-860M). Rooftop solar is not included.
- Solar
- 35.2 MW
- 17 plants
Capacity by type
Share of all 72.2 MW of operating capacity in District of Columbia
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Type | Capacity | Plants | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 35.2 MW | 17 | 48.8% |
| Biomass | 14.1 MW | 1 | 19.5% |
Largest solar farms
Operating capacity (AC)
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
New projects
Solar, wind and battery plants with generators that started in 2025 or 2026
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Plant | Type | Added | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Street Solar | Solar | 4.1 MW | 2025 |
| Gallaudet Uni Community Solar | Solar | 2.0 MW | 2025 |
| DC Water | Solar | 1.3 MW | 2025 |
Planned capacity
Planned or under construction, by expected year
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Year | Solar | Wind | Batteries | All planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 0.0 MW | 5.7 MW |
Planned dates come from developers and often change. Capacity counts generators of 1 MW or more; smaller community solar and rooftop systems are not included.
Frequently asked questions
- How much solar power does District of Columbia have?
- District of Columbia has 35.2 MW of operating utility-scale solar at 17 plants. The largest is Jbab - Washington DC at 5.9 MW.
- Does District of Columbia have wind farms?
- EIA lists no operating wind farms of 1 MW or more in District of Columbia.
- How much of District of Columbia's electricity comes from renewable sources?
- Renewable plants produced 48.1% of the electricity generated in District of Columbia in 2023, according to EPA eGRID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M; U.S. EPA eGRID · Data for August 2026