Here's HowSolar also supports nearly 8,000 jobs in Utah, according to the latest information from the Solar Energy Industries Association. The state is home to 132 solar companies, including 54 solar developers and 23 solar manufacturers. The rise of solar power has helped the state wean itself off a dependence on coal. Turns out, another renewable energy source has seen a surge in generation in the region — wind power. Most of PacifiCorp’s wind generation comes from facilities in Wyoming, according to Jona Whitesides, a spokesperson with Rocky Mountain Power.