Energy & climate
US utilities planning 86GW new capacity; solar leads at 51%
EIA projects 86GW of utility-scale additions for 2026, with solar at 43.4GW (51%), batteries 28%, wind 14%. Solar additions jumped 60% YoY.
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EIA projects 86GW of utility-scale additions for 2026, with solar at 43.4GW (51%), batteries 28%, wind 14%. Solar additions jumped 60% YoY.
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