EIA: 99%+ of new US capacity in 2026 will be solar, wind + storage
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to the latest EIA data.
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Wind Energy | Department of Energy
Wind power is the nation''s largest source of renewable energy, with more than 150 gigawatts of wind energy installed across 42 U.S. States and Puerto Rico. These projects generate
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Solar, batteries, wind to make up 93% of 2025 US electricity capacity
The US Department of Energy''s EIA forecasts 32.5 GW (AC) of utility-scale solar capacity and just over 18 GW of energy storage will be deployed in 2025. The agency also expects 7.7 GW of...
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U.S. Grid Energy Storage Factsheet
Electrical Energy Storage (EES) systems store electricity and convert it back to electrical energy when needed. 1 Batteries are one of the most common forms of electrical energy storage.
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A comprehensive review of wind power integration and energy storage
Integrating wind power with energy storage technologies is crucial for frequency regulation in modern power systems, ensuring the reliable and cost-effective operation of power
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Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions
In 2025, we expect 7.7 GW of wind capacity to be added to the U.S. grid. Last year, only 5.1 GW was added, the smallest wind capacity addition since 2014. Texas, Wyoming, and Massachusetts will
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Grid connection backlog grows by 30% in 2023, dominated by
The queues indicate particularly strong interest in solar, battery storage, and wind energy, which together accounted for over 95% of all active capacity at the end of 2023.
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U.S. Wind Power 2025: Capacity, IRA, Renewable Growth
U.S. Wind Power 2025 drives record capacity additions, with FERC data showing robust renewable energy growth, IRA incentives, onshore and offshore projects, utility-scale generation, grid
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How energy storage could solve the growing power crisis in the U.S
According to a 2025 Cleanview report, the country installed a record-breaking 48.2 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage capacity—a 47% increase over the
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US Electricity 2025 – Special Report
The US clean electricity transition continued as wind and solar generated more than coal for the first time. Electricity demand growth sped up and solar generation rose more quickly than gas
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