SB354 prohibits solar development statewide as energy developers face immediate restrictions under new law.
Alabama Governor signed SB354 into law on April 8, 2026, enacting a one-year moratorium prohibiting new solar power facilities across the state. The bill passed the Senate 27-4 on April 7 after incorporating two amendments, creating immediate restrictions on solar project development for energy companies and manufacturers.
The Alabama solar moratorium represents a notable policy reversal for a state that has seen growing solar investment in recent years. Energy developers with projects in the pipeline must pause development activities for the duration of the ban.
Solar manufacturers, energy developers, and landowners with solar lease agreements in Alabama should monitor the implementation timeline as the state determines enforcement mechanisms for the one-year prohibition.
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