EnergyAtlasUSA

Prices here are state averages across all utilities and rate plans, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration — not the rate on any one bill. Generation-mix figures are reported annually, not real time.

Home / Montana / Solar power

Solar Power in Montana

Net generation and share of the state power mix, 2025 — U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Solar generation (2025)
348 thousand MWh
Share of state power mix
1.22%
National rank (solar output)
#43
U.S. average share
6.68%

Solar share of Montana's power mix over time

2001: 2025: 1.22%

Year by year

YearSolar (thousand MWh)Share of state mix
20253481.22%
20243661.36%
20232400.89%
2022320.12%
2021330.13%
2020330.14%
2019290.11%
2018340.12%
2017140.05%
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, electric power operational data (net generation by state and energy source). "Share of state mix" is this fuel's net generation as a percentage of all in-state net generation.

Solar Power in Montana | EnergyAtlasUSA