RE+ Midwest

RE+ Midwest

Renaissance Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
Dec 3 - Dec 4, 2025

Welcome to RE+ Midwest

About RE+ Midwest

RE+ Midwest 2024 brought 1,600 clean energy professionals to the Windy City for leading education and expo opportunities. From rustbelt to greenbelt, clean energy is a force moving forward, and the Midwest is no exception. Be in the know – sign up for event updates below and be the first to know when new sessions and exhibitors are added to the program.

2024 Post-Show Report>>>

ILLINOIS

Solar Installed (MW): 2,719
National Ranking: 15th (12th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power:440,942 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.94%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 5,652
Solar Companies in State: 344 (70 Manufacturers, 110 Installers/Developers, 164 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $4.7 billion
 

INDIANA

Solar Installed (MW): 1,895
National Ranking: 20th (11th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 235,637 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.45%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 3,946
Solar Companies in State: 91 (24 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 33 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $2.3 billion
Source: SEIA, view more Indiana stats

IOWA

Solar Installed (MW): 601
National Ranking: 35th (38th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 76,085 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.29%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 886
Solar Companies in State: 81 (12 Manufacturers, 41 Installers/Developers, 28 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $970 million
Source: SEIA, view more Iowa stats

KANSAS

Solar Installed (MW): 152
National Ranking: 45th (43rd in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 21,952 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.35%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 1,004
Solar Companies in State: 45 (7 Manufacturers, 21 Installers/Developers, 17 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $304 million

Source: SEIA, view more Kansas stats

MINNESOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 2,796
National Ranking: 13th (22nd in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power:
387,054 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 4.00%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 4,643
Solar Companies in State: 168 (34 Manufacturers, 57 Installers/Developers, 77 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $3.9 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Minnesota stats

 

MISSOURI

Solar Installed (MW): 627
National Ranking: 34th (35th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 68,456 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.32%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 2,894
Solar Companies in State: 140 (22 Manufacturers, 48 Installers/Developers, 70 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $1.6 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Missouri stats

 

MICHIGAN

Solar Installed (MW): 1,444
National Ranking: 26th (15th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 255,232 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.31%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 4,073
Solar Companies in State: 213 (73 Manufacturers, 76 Installers/Developers, 64 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $1.9 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Michigan stats

OHIO

Solar Installed (MW): 2,275
National Ranking: 17th (5th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 298,590 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 1.31%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 7,486
Solar Companies in State: 242 (88 Manufacturers, 66 Installers/Developers, 88 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $3.1 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Ohio stats

 

NEBRASKA

Solar Installed (MW): 96
National Ranking: 48th (49th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 12,023 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.33%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 1,668
Solar Companies in State: 24 (4 Manufacturers, 10 Installers/Developers, 10 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $162 million

Source: SEIA, view more Nebraska stats

 

NORTH DAKOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 2
National Ranking: 51st (51st in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 190 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.01%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 262
Solar Companies in State: 8 (3 Manufacturers, 2 Installers/Developers, 3 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $5 million

Source: SEIA, view more North Dakota stats

SOUTH DAKOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 102
National Ranking: 47th (36th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 11,998 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.29%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 483
Solar Companies in State: 14 (3 Manufacturers, 6 Installers/Developers, 5 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $110 million

Source: SEIA, view more South Dakota stats

 

WISCONSIN

Solar Installed (MW): 2,204
National Ranking: 18th (7th in 2023)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 369,766 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.35%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 3,274
Solar Companies in State: 181 (45 Manufacturers, 82 Installers/Developers, 54 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $2.6 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Wisconsin stats

 

*All data above current through Q4 2024.

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.vents speakers will strive to present balanced perspectives on contentious 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!