U.S. Solar and Wind Power Capacity Expansion 2025
Sector: Solar • Location: United States
Source: SolarQuarter
In 2025, solar and wind energy dominated new power capacity additions in the United States, accounting for over 88% of all new generating capacity. Solar energy alone contributed over 72%, with wind energy adding nearly 16%. This rapid growth reflects a strong shift toward clean energy, with solar capacity increasing from about 91.8 GW to 164.5 GW over 28 months. Utility-scale solar capacity has s
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- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Wind, Hydro, Power Transmission, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
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- SolarQuarter
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Description | In 2025, solar and wind energy dominated new power capacity additions in the United States, accounting for over 88% of all new generating capacity. Solar energy alone contributed over 72%, with wind energy adding nearly 16%. This rapid growth reflects a strong shift toward clean energy, with solar capacity increasing from about 91.8 GW to 164.5 GW over 28 months. Utility-scale solar capacity has surpassed wind, nuclear, and hydropower, representing about 12.2% of total utility-scale generating capacity. Projections indicate continued strong growth for renewables between 2026 and 2028, with solar capacity expected to increase by over 86 GW. |
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Sector | Solar, Wind, Hydro, Power Transmission, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-03 |
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