Electricity generation from U.S. solar grows 28% year-over-year
Solar continues to dominate new electricity generation capacity added to the grid in the United States, according to the Energy Information Administration''s (EIA) latest release
Installed solar energy capacity
About this data Total solar capacity Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes
Solar Market Insight Report Q2 2025
Solar accounted for 69% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the US grid in Q1 2025. The US added 8.6 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity in Q1, bringing
Installed solar energy capacity
About this data Total solar capacity Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.
New York Solar Milestone: Surpassing 6 GW of Distributed
New York State has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey by installing over 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity, surpassing its initial
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity
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
NY shines with over 6 GW of solar power capacity.
New York has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable energy with the surpassing of 6 GW of distributed solar capacity. This accomplishment comes
Renewable Capacity Highlights 2025
Renewable hydropower capacity increased by 15.0 GW (+1.2%), bioenergy by 4.6 GW (+3.2%), and geothermal energy by 0.4 GW (+2.5%). Solar and wind energy continued to dominate
The U.S. installed record-breaking 50 GW of new solar capacity
The United States installed a record-breaking 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in
New York Solar Milestone: Surpassing 6 GW of Distributed Capacity
New York State has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey by installing over 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity, surpassing its initial
U.S. Solar Capacity Reaches 8.6 GW in 2025 Amidst Significant
The U.S. solar manufacturing sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with cumulative capacity reaching 8.6 GW in 2025, as reported by the Solar Energy Manufacturing
The U.S. installed record-breaking 50 GW of new
The United States installed a record-breaking 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to
REPORT: U.S. Adds 8.6 GW of New Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity
— The U.S. solar industry added 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q1 2025, marking the third-largest quarter for new manufacturing
NY shines with over 6 GW of solar power capacity.
New York has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable energy with the surpassing of 6 GW of distributed
REPORT: U.S. Adds 8.6 GW of New Solar Module Manufacturing
— The U.S. solar industry added 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q1 2025, marking the third-largest quarter for new manufacturing
Electricity generation from U.S. solar grows 28
Solar continues to dominate new electricity generation capacity added to the grid in the United States, according to the Energy