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EIA: 80 GW of new solar, wind + storage capacity coming in 2026

EIA: 80 GW of new solar, wind + storage capacity coming in 2026

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Photo: Avangrid Utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage will add more than 80 gigawatts (GW) of new generating capacity in the US by February 28, 2027, while total fossil fuel and nuclear power capacity will fall by almost 5 GW, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Renewables’ generating capacity growth As of March 1, 2026, renewable energy’s share of total US utility-scale (>1 megawatt (MW)) generating capacity was 33.4%. EIA projects this to grow to 36.6% by February 28, 2027. Solar will add 42,628.6 MW, expanding its share from 12.7% to 15.5%, while wind will grow by 14,507.4 MW, increasing from 13.1% to 13.6%. This includes 4,155.0 MW of new offshore wind capacity. The mix of other renewables (i.e., hydropower, biomass, and geothermal) will add 316.7 MW.   The combined capacity growth of all renewable energy sources for the 12-month period (57,452.7 MW) is almost 75% greater than that added during the previous 12 months (32,988.9 MW). Meanwhile, EIA projects no …

EIA: New solar, wind + storage capacity will swamp fossil fuels in 2026

EIA: New solar, wind + storage capacity will swamp fossil fuels in 2026

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Image: Vineyard Wind Offshore Renewable energy provided over a quarter of US electrical generation in January 2026 – 11% more year-over-year – and accounted for over 36% of installed generating capacity, according to data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In 2026, the EIA reports that solar, wind, and batteries added over 55 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity while the net total from fossil fuels and nuclear was less than 1 GW. Projections for 2026 are even more dramatic, according to the SUN DAY Campaign, which reviewed the data. Renewables are still setting generation records in 2026 EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through January 31, 2026), reveals that renewable energy sources continue to expand their share of US electricity. Utility-scale (>1 megawatt) solar thermal and photovoltaic generation expanded by 16.4% in January, while that from “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV systems rose by 12.1% compared to the same month in 2025. The combined output of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 15.3%, while wind-generated electricity grew by …

EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026

EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026

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Photo: Sunrun Solar, wind, and battery storage are projected to add 62% more generating capacity in 2026 than in 2025, assuring that those sources provide virtually all net new generating capacity this year, according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Solar set new records in 2025 EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through December 31, 2025), once again confirms that solar is the fastest-growing source of US electricity. Utility-scale (>1 megawatt (MW)) solar thermal and photovoltaic generation expanded by 34.5% during 2025, while that from “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV systems rose by 11.0% during 2025 compared to 2024. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased by 28.0% and produced a bit under 9.0% (utility-scale: 6.54%; small-scale: 2.06%) of total US electrical generation last year, up from 6.9% a year earlier. Further, solar now accounts for 33.46% of US electrical generation by renewable energy sources. Advertisement – scroll for more content Wind remains the top renewable energy …

EIA: All net new generating capacity in 2026 may be renewables

EIA: All net new generating capacity in 2026 may be renewables

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Photo: Convergent Energy During the first 10 months of 2025, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources. Further, all net new generating capacity in 2026 is forecast to be provided by renewable energy and batteries, according to data recently released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Solar set new records in October EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through October 31, 2025), once again confirms that solar is the fastest-growing source of US electricity. In October alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar (>1-megawatt (MW)) expanded by 23.3% compared to October 2024, while “estimated” small-scale (e.g., rooftop) solar PV increased by 12.6%. Combined, they grew by 20.6% and provided 9.1% of US electrical output during the month, up from 7.8% a year ago. Utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic systems expanded by 34.5% while those from small-scale systems rose by 11.3% during the first 10 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The combination of utility-scale and small-scale solar increased …