2026 Renewable Energy Industry Outlook | Deloitte
2025 has been a challenging year for renewables. The new tax law, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, rolled back many clean energy tax
Solar, storage to lead record 86 GW of US capacity in 2026
Solar power continues its run as the fastest-growing source of new generation. Developers plan to add 43.4 GW of utility-scale solar in 2026, a 60% increase over the record-setting 27.2 GW
Planned Solar Projects in the United States
Explore more planned energy projects in the US. On this page, you can explore our database of planned solar projects in the US. Each month, we track projects in
US Expects To Add 32 Gigawatts Of Solar Power In 12 Months
“In our most recent monthly inventory of power plants, developers reported plans to bring 32 GW of solar capacity online in the next 12 months (October 2025 through September 2026),” EIA
Spring 2025 Solar Industry Update
EIA projects that PV''s growth in 2023 (27 GWac) and 2024 (36 GWac) will continue in 2025 (39 GWac) and remain at similar levels in 2026 (36 GWac). In 2024, 24 states and territories
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions
Solar. In 2024, generators added a record 30 GW of utility-scale solar to the U.S. grid, accounting for 61% of capacity additions last year. We expect this trend will continue in 2025, with 32.5 GW of new
Solar and storage to lead record-breaking 86 GW of new U.S.
Solar power continues its run as the fastest-growing source of new generation. Developers plan to add 43.4 GW of utility-scale solar in 2026, a 60% increase over the record-setting 27.2 GW
U.S. Power Grid to Add Record 86 GW of Capacity in 2026
EIA reports U.S. developers plan to add 86 GW of power capacity in 2026, led by solar, battery storage, wind, and natural gas projects.
Record-breaking year ahead for US power generation
The US is experiencing its most transformative year for electricity generation in over 20 years, driven by a surge in solar energy and backed by
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