Solar Set To Power More Than Half of New US Energy in 2025 Solar Set To Power More Than Half of New US Energy in 2025

Solar Set To Power More Than Half of New US Energy in 2025 Solar Set To Power More Than Half of New US Energy in 2025

Solar is set to deliver over half of new U.S. power capacity in 2025, driven by record growth in Texas and battery storage.

Solar May Add Half of all Additional U.S. Electricity Generation in 2025, EIA Says

(Photo: Argonne National Laboratory) NEVADA – Solar is set to account for half of new electricity added to the grid in the United States this year, according to predictions from the Energy Information Administration. The forecast comes as the Trump administration has set up roadblocks to clean energy development, including funding cuts and an order that directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to personally approve all solar and wind energy proje…

ERCOT Project Cancellations Reached a Record in Q2 2025, and What is Next?

In the second quarter of 2025, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) witnessed an unprecedented surge in project cancellations, marking a pivotal moment for the state’s energy landscape. With approximately 16 gigawatts (GW) of power generation projects scrapped—predominantly renewable energy initiatives—this record-breaking wave has raised alarms about Texas’s ability to meet soaring electricity demands driven by economic expansion, …

Solar Energy Was America's Largest Source of New Energy for 21 Straight Months

"Solar and wind accounted for almost 91% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in the first five months of 2025..." reports Electrek, citing new data from America's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. "Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month f...