US Renewable Energy New-Build Electric Generation Capacity 2025
Sector: Solar • Location: United States
Source: pv magazine International
The United States is projected to have a record year for electric capacity buildout in 2025, adding 64 GW of new electric generation capacity. This buildout is led by renewable energy sources, with solar expected to account for 33.3 GW, followed by 18.3 GW of battery energy storage, 7.8 GW of wind, and 4.7 GW of natural gas. Despite federal government opposition and regulatory hurdles, renewable e
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Energy Storage, Wind, Natural Gas, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- pv magazine International
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Description | The United States is projected to have a record year for electric capacity buildout in 2025, adding 64 GW of new electric generation capacity. This buildout is led by renewable energy sources, with solar expected to account for 33.3 GW, followed by 18.3 GW of battery energy storage, 7.8 GW of wind, and 4.7 GW of natural gas. Despite federal government opposition and regulatory hurdles, renewable energy remains the dominant source of new-build electric generation capacity in the US. |
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Sector | Solar, Energy Storage, Wind, Natural Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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