RE+ Midwest

RE+ Midwest

Renaissance Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
Sep 9 - Sep 10, 2026

Welcome to RE+ Midwest

About RE+ Midwest

RE+ Midwest brings together leading clean energy businesses, utilities, professionals, and policymakers for an exclusive two-day event designed to empower you to meet the energy transition head on. This year’s education programming has expanded to include in-depth sessions surrounding siting, land use, and community energy in addition to state energy briefings and panels discussing relevant market trends in the region. From rustbelt to greenbelt, clean energy is a force moving forward, and the Midwest is no exception. 

2025 Post-Show Report>>>

ILLINOIS

Solar Installed (MW): 8,290
National Ranking: 6th (5th in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 1,278,181 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 4.78%
Solar Jobs: 5,905
Solar Companies in State: 381 (92 Manufacturers, 102 Installers/Developers, 187 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $13.8 billion
 

INDIANA

Solar Installed (MW): 7,148
National Ranking: 11th (3rd in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 850,372 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 7.10%
Solar Jobs: 4,242
Solar Companies in State: 107 (39 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 34 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $8.4 billion
Source: SEIA, view more Indiana stats

IOWA

Solar Installed (MW): 1,232
National Ranking: 36th (42nd in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 160,652 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.50%
Solar Jobs: 892
Solar Companies in State: 70 (10 Manufacturers, 30 Installers/Developers, 30 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $1.9 billion
Source: SEIA, view more Iowa stats

KANSAS

Solar Installed (MW): 471
National Ranking: 41st (32nd in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 71,248 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.25%
Solar Jobs: 1,145
Solar Companies in State: 45 (7 Manufacturers, 19 Installers/Developers, 19 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $833 million

Source: SEIA, view more Kansas stats

MINNESOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 3,285
National Ranking: 20th (21st in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 471,720 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 6.12%
Solar Jobs: 4,793
Solar Companies in State: 172 (37 Manufacturers, 57 Installers/Developers, 78 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $5.2 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Minnesota stats

 

MISSOURI

Solar Installed (MW): 2,320
National Ranking: 28th (14th in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 265,761 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 3.91%
Solar Jobs: 3,097
Solar Companies in State: 139 (23 Manufacturers, 48 Installers/Developers, 68 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $3.8 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Missouri stats

 

MICHIGAN

Solar Installed (MW): 3,193
National Ranking: 22nd (13th in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 542,526 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.79%
Solar Jobs: 4,385
Solar Companies in State: 213 (77 Manufacturers, 74 Installers/Developers, 62 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $4 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Michigan stats

OHIO

Solar Installed (MW): 6,998
National Ranking: 12th (7th in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 862,582 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 5.95%
Solar Jobs in: 8,179
Solar Companies in State: 253 (106 Manufacturers, 65 Installers/Developers, 82 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $9.2 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Ohio stats

 

NEBRASKA

Solar Installed (MW): 226
National Ranking: 49th (48th in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 30,322 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.80%
Solar Jobs: 1,868
Solar Companies in State: 30 (5 Manufacturers, 13 Installers/Developers, 12 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $346 million

Source: SEIA, view more Nebraska stats

 

NORTH DAKOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 3
National Ranking: 52nd (52nd in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 271 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.01%
Solar Jobs: 286
Solar Companies in State: 6 (2 Manufacturers, 1 Installers/Developers, 3 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $6 million

Source: SEIA, view more North Dakota stats

SOUTH DAKOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 270
National Ranking: 48th (51st in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 33,512 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.00%
Solar Jobs: 5,266
Solar Companies in State: 12 (4 Manufacturers, 4 Installers/Developers, 4 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $328 million

Source: SEIA, view more South Dakota stats

 

WISCONSIN

Solar Installed (MW): 3,502
National Ranking: 19th (19th in 2025 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 588,906 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 6.80%
Solar Jobs: 182
Solar Companies in State: 181 (55 Manufacturers, 73 Installers/Developers, 53 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $4.6 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Wisconsin stats

 

*All data above current through Q2 2025.

About RE+ Events

Presented by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), RE+ Events strives to keep the industry moving forward by offering cutting-edge events centered around the trends, technology, and research that power the industry.

Unlike other energy conferences, all proceeds from RE+ events go right back to the industry to support SEIA and SEPA’s year-round research, education activities, and advisory efforts, alongside SEIA’s advocacy. 

Commitment to Collaboration

The success of RE+ Events is heavily driven by the two non-profit membership organizations behind it. The partnership between SEPA and SEIA, through their joint ownership of RE+ Events, has resulted in the creation of a robust suite of business and education opportunities for the clean energy industry. RE+ Events organizers and speakers will strive to create a welcoming, collaborative environment for all attendees and stakeholders. RE+ Events covers a variety of issues, including hot topics that can inspire debate. These conversations make our industry stronger and facilitate the healthy exchange of ideas in a collegial setting. All RE+ Events speakers will strive to present balanced perspectives on all issues in a professional, constructive manner.

SEIA & SEPA

How SEIA and SEPA are
Working for You

Industry leaders SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) and SEPA (Smart Electric Power Alliance) produce RE+ Midwest. All proceeds from the event go right back into the industry. What does this mean? It means registering for RE+ Midwest funds the year-round research and education provided by the two associations as well as SEIA’s advocacy efforts. Better yet, members of national SEIA and SEPA receive discounts to attend!

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