Energy & climate

US forecasts 86GW capacity adds in 2026; solar claims 51% of growth

EIA outlook: US adds 86GW generation in 2026—solar leads 51% (43.4GW, +60% YoY), battery 28% (24.3GW), wind 14% (11.8GW). Texas captures ~40% of solar slice.

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