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): 6369
National Ranking: 10th (4th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 1,000,922 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 3.46%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 5,975
Solar Companies in State: 336 (68 Manufacturers, 97 Installers/Developers, 171 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $10.9 billion
 

INDIANA

Solar Installed (MW): 5,182
National Ranking: 14th (10th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 620,183 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 5.00%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 4,103
Solar Companies in State: 91 (24 Manufacturers, 34 Installers/Developers, 33 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $6.5 billion
Source: SEIA, view more Indiana stats

IOWA

Solar Installed (MW): 1,171
National Ranking: 36th (20th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 153,793 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.10%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 898
Solar Companies in State: 66 (10 Manufacturers, 29 Installers/Developers, 27 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $1.8 billion
Source: SEIA, view more Iowa stats

KANSAS

Solar Installed (MW): 455
National Ranking: 41st (47th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 67,959 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.60%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 1,082
Solar Companies in State: 42 (6 Manufacturers, 18 Installers/Developers, 18 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $769 million

Source: SEIA, view more Kansas stats

MINNESOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 2,924
National Ranking: 20th (21st in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 418,302 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 5.37%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 4,795
Solar Companies in State: 164 (36 Manufacturers, 54 Installers/Developers, 74 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $4.5 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Minnesota stats

 

MISSOURI

Solar Installed (MW): 1,766
National Ranking: 31st (22nd in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 199,717 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.06%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 3,073
Solar Companies in State: 130 (19 Manufacturers, 45 Installers/Developers, 66 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $3.2 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Missouri stats

 

MICHIGAN

Solar Installed (MW): 2,104
National Ranking: 25th (23rd in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 361,874 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.11%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 4,329
Solar Companies in State: 198 (66 Manufacturers, 73 Installers/Developers, 59 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $3 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Michigan stats

OHIO

Solar Installed (MW): 5,824
National Ranking: 11th (5th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 724,122 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 4.46%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 7,788
Solar Companies in State: 222 (83 Manufacturers, 60 Installers/Developers, 79 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $7.9 billion

Source: SEIA, view more Ohio stats

 

NEBRASKA

Solar Installed (MW): 221
National Ranking: 49th (48th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 28,937 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.74%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 1,843
Solar Companies in State: 27 (4 Manufacturers, 12 Installers/Developers, 11 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $333 million

Source: SEIA, view more Nebraska stats

 

NORTH DAKOTA

Solar Installed (MW): 2
National Ranking: 52nd (52nd in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 220 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.01%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 273
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 (37th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 32,741 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 2.17%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 520
Solar Companies in State: 11 (3 Manufacturers, 4 Installers/Developers, 4 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $327 million

Source: SEIA, view more South Dakota stats

 

WISCONSIN

Solar Installed (MW): 3,296
National Ranking: 18th (16th in 2024 additions)
Enough Solar Installed to Power: 557,210 homes
Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 6.08%
Solar Jobs in 2021: 3,253
Solar Companies in State: 169 (45 Manufacturers, 72 Installers/Developers, 52 Others)
Total Solar Investment in State: $4.3 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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