District of Columbia has 14 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 28 MW. Of those, 0 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger). The largest single facility is JBAB – Washington DC in Washington, District of Columbia County — a 6 MW plant operated by JBAB Solar I, LLC..
Use the interactive District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to every other state.
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District of Columbia Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 14 total solar farms in District of Columbia (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 28 MW total installed solar capacity
- 0 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 13 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
District of Columbia Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 14 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in District of Columbia
The largest solar farm in District of Columbia by installed capacity is JBAB – Washington DC at 6 MW. The 15 largest District of Columbia solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JBAB – Washington DC | JBAB Solar I, LLC. | 6 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 2 | DC Water Solar | Marbury Point Solar LLC | 4 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 3 | CUA West Campus – North (CSG) | Standard Solar | 3 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 4 | CUA West Campus – South (CSG) | Standard Solar | 3 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 5 | Oxon Run CREF | Oxon Run Community Renewable Energy Facility | 2 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 6 | Ridgecrest | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 2 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 7 | IGS CC, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 2 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 8 | NCS Paradise LLC | New Columbia Solar | 1 MW | Washington, |
| 9 | WW-DC Solar 1, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 1 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 10 | NCS FCPA LLC | New Columbia Solar | 1 MW | Washington, |
| 11 | WMATA – Anacostia CSG | MN8 Energy LLC | 1 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 12 | Nationals | Terraform Arcadia | 1 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 13 | 7185 13th Pl. NW | New Columbia Solar | 1 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
| 14 | Benning Road | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, LLC | 1 MW | Washington, District of Columbia |
Top Solar Operators in District of Columbia
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in District of Columbia:
- JBAB Solar I, LLC. — 1 plant, 6 MW total
- Standard Solar — 2 plants, 6 MW total
- Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation — 3 plants, 4 MW total
- Marbury Point Solar LLC — 1 plant, 4 MW total
- New Columbia Solar — 3 plants, 3 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in District of Columbia
Utility-scale solar in District of Columbia is overseen by the DC 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 14 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 28 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 0 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in District of Columbia?
The largest solar farm in District of Columbia is JBAB – Washington DC, located in Washington (District of Columbia County), with 6 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by JBAB Solar I, LLC..
How much solar capacity does District of Columbia have?
District of Columbia has 28 MW of installed solar capacity across 14 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 District of Columbia?
Solar farms in District of Columbia are regulated by the DC 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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