EIA: 99%+ of new US capacity in 2026 will be solar, wind
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to the latest EIA data.
Solar Energy Generation by State Report February 2026
Discover the best states for solar power production in the country with our February Solar Energy Generation Report. Where does your state rank?
Solar power in the United States
OverviewSolar potentialHistorySolar photovoltaic powerConcentrated solar power (CSP)Government supportSee alsoFurther reading
Solar power includes solar farms as well as local distributed generation, mostly on rooftops and increasingly from community solar arrays. In 2024, utility-scale solar power generated 219.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the United States. Total solar generation that year, including estimated small-scale photovoltaic generation, was 303.8 TWh.
Solar PV Energy Factsheet
Solar energy can be harnessed two primary ways: photovoltaics (PVs) are semiconductors that generate electricity directly from sunlight, while solar thermal technologies use sunlight to heat water for
Solar Capacity by State 2026
This report summarizes the latest statistics on solar power capacity by state and highlights the top U.S. states in solar power generation.
Solar power generation, 2025
This dataset contains yearly electricity generation, capacity, emissions, import and demand data for over 200 geographies. You can find more about Ember''s methodology in this
Solar Energy Generation by State Report February 2026
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to the latest EIA data.
Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the
We expect the combined share of generation from solar power and wind power to rise from about 18% in 2025 to about 21% in 2027. In our STEO forecast, utility-scale solar is the fastest
Solar energy
Solar radiation may be converted directly into solar power (electricity) by solar cells, or photovoltaic cells. In such cells, a small electric voltage is generated when light strikes the junction
How Is Electricity Generated? Complete Guide To Power Generation
Renewable Energy Dominance: In 2025, renewable sources account for 32% of global electricity generation, with solar and wind experiencing the fastest growth rates and achieving the
Solar power in the United States
Solar power includes solar farms as well as local distributed generation, mostly on rooftops and increasingly from community solar arrays. In 2024, utility-scale solar power generated 219.8 terawatt
Solar Energy
There are two main types of solar energy technologies—photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). On this page you''ll find resources to learn what solar