Solar energy on the rise in America

Solar power | Source: Environment AMERICA | Posted 05/23/2025

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Utility-scale solar posts record growth in 2024; projected to supply most of the nation's increase in electricity generation in 2025 and 2026

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In 2024, the United States experienced a significant surge in utility-scale solar energy, adding a record 30 gigawatts (GW) to the grid, which represented 61% of all new electric capacity. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates that this trend will continue, with similar additions expected in 2025 and 2026. This growth highlights the increasing reliance on solar energy as a clean and efficient power source.

Johanna Neumann from Environment America emphasized the advantages of harnessing solar energy, noting its affordability and pollution-free nature. The EIA forecasts that Texas and California will lead the way in new solar capacity additions, contributing nearly half of the total growth, while states like Indiana, Arizona, Michigan, Florida, and New York are also expected to add significant amounts of solar capacity in the coming years.

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