Alabama has 11 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 664 MW. Of those, 5 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger), including 1 mega-projects of 200 MW or more. The largest single facility is Muscle Shoals in Cherokee, Colbert County — a 227 MW plant operated by Muscle Shoals Solar, LLC.
Use the interactive Alabama solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Alabama to every other state.
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Alabama Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 11 total solar farms in Alabama (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 664 MW total installed solar capacity
- 1 MW co-located battery storage capacity
- 5 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 1 mega-projects rated 200 MW or larger
- 0 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Alabama Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 10 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 1 Solar PV with Battery Storage — newer hybrid plants that pair panels with on-site batteries to store excess generation
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Alabama
The largest solar farm in Alabama by installed capacity is Muscle Shoals at 227 MW. The 15 largest Alabama solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muscle Shoals | Muscle Shoals Solar, LLC | 227 MW | Cherokee, Colbert |
| 2 | Black Bear Solar 1 | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC | 100 MW | Montgomery, Montgomery |
| 3 | Wing | OE_ALD | 80 MW | Wing, Covington |
| 4 | LaFayette Solar Farm | Boralex US Operations LLC | 79 MW | LaFayette, Chambers |
| 5 | River Bend Solar, LLC | River Bend Solar, LLC | 75 MW | Florence, Lauderdale |
| 6 | TAI Huntsville Solar Hybrid | TAI Huntsville Solar, LLC | 32 MW | Huntsville, Madison |
| 7 | Fort Benning Solar Facility | Georgia Power Co | 30 MW | Fort Mitchell, Russell |
| 8 | Cumblerland Land Holdings, LLC | Cumberland Land Holdings, LLC | 15 MW | Elkmont, Limestone |
| 9 | Fort Rucker Solar Array | Alabama Power Co | 11 MW | Fort Rucker, Dale |
| 10 | ANAD Solar Array | Alabama Power Co | 7 MW | Anniston Army Depot, Calhoun |
| 11 | Redstone Arsenal Hybrid | MN8 Energy LLC | 7 MW + 1 MW battery | Huntsville, Madison |
Top Solar Operators in Alabama
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Alabama:
- Muscle Shoals Solar, LLC — 1 plant, 227 MW total
- Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC — 1 plant, 100 MW total
- OE_ALD — 1 plant, 80 MW total
- Boralex US Operations LLC — 1 plant, 79 MW total
- River Bend Solar, LLC — 1 plant, 75 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Alabama
Utility-scale solar in Alabama is overseen by the Alabama Public Service Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Alabama?
Alabama has 11 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 664 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 5 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Alabama?
The largest solar farm in Alabama is Muscle Shoals, located in Cherokee (Colbert County), with 227 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Muscle Shoals Solar, LLC.
How much solar capacity does Alabama have?
Alabama has 664 MW of installed solar capacity across 11 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Alabama?
Solar farms in Alabama are regulated by the Alabama Public Service Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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