Energy & climate

U.S. Solar Utility Capacity Up 34.5% in 2025

EIA data shows U.S. utility-scale solar generation rose 34.5% in 2025. For 2026, 100% of new utility capacity additions are renewables and battery storage (zero new nuclear).

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Electrek EIA 2026

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