Arkansas Clean Energy Guide
Arkansas is emerging as a clean energy destination in the South, with utility-scale solar growing rapidly and existing hydroelectric resources providing a clean foundation. Corporate renewable procurement is driving significant development.
Policy Overview
Arkansas does not have a mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standard, but clean energy development has grown through utility voluntary procurement and corporate PPAs. The state's favorable business climate has attracted major solar investments.
Net metering is available, and the Arkansas Public Service Commission oversees utility regulation. Recent legislation has supported community solar pilots and renewable energy integration into the grid.
Active Projects & Development
Utility-Scale Solar
Multiple large solar projects are under development across Arkansas, driven by corporate renewable energy procurement and favorable land costs.
Walmart & Tyson PPAs
Major Arkansas-headquartered companies are driving solar development through large-scale power purchase agreements to meet sustainability commitments.
Major Developers & Utilities
Entergy Arkansas
Major utility with solar procurement
Today's Power Inc.
Arkansas-based solar developer
NextEra Energy Resources
Wind and solar developer in SPP region
Scenic Hill Solar
Regional solar developer
Market Outlook
Arkansas's clean energy market is growing through corporate procurement and utility diversification. Low land costs and favorable solar resources make the state competitive for utility-scale development.
Opportunities include utility-scale solar paired with storage, agrivoltaics on farmland, and potential wind development in western Arkansas within SPP territory.
Grid Operator
Arkansas is split between two RTOs: Entergy Arkansas operates in MISO, while other utilities are in SPP (Southwest Power Pool). This affects interconnection processes and wholesale market participation.