Utah Solar Power Expansion
Sector: Wind • Location: Utah, United States
Source: WAMU
Utah installed more than 1.2 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, the most in the past decade. The state has abundant sunshine, high elevation, and ample open space, making solar a significant resource. However, a 2025 Trump administration order requires personal approval for every solar and wind project on federal lands, which threatens 40% of Utah's planned solar projects over the next five years,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar
- Location
- Utah, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WAMU
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Utah installed more than 1.2 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, the most in the past decade. The state has abundant sunshine, high elevation, and ample open space, making solar a significant resource. However, a 2025 Trump administration order requires personal approval for every solar and wind project on federal lands, which threatens 40% of Utah's planned solar projects over the next five years, including large projects near Cedar City and Delta. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Utah |
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Source | WAMU |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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