Energy in Oregon

​Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun. Solar technologies harness this energy for electricity generation, space and water heating, and other uses. Solar energy is a renewable resource as the energy comes from the sun. Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells are the most common technology for generating electricity from solar energy. Solar PV cells absorb photons from sunlight and convert their energy into electric current. PV cells are connected together into panels for installation on rooftops or ground-mounted systems. The average solar panel has between a 200- and 400-watt capacity. Joining panels together creates solar arrays, which can be virtually any size, from less than one kilowatt to hundreds of megawatts or more. 

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Renewable Portfolio Standard

 Oregon Solar + Storage ​​Rebate Program​

Oregon's ​Electricity Mix​

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