Energy & climate

U.S. adds record 86GW utility-scale generation in 2026; solar 51%, battery storage 28%

EIA forecast U.S. utilities will add 86GW of utility-scale generation in 2026 (all-time high): solar 51%, battery storage 28%, wind 14%.

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