FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025

Electrek
By Michelle LewisJul 7, 2025, 5:42 pm318 ptsTop
Solar and wind accounted for almost 96% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first third of 2025. In April, solar provided 87% of new capacity, making it the 20th consecutive month solar has taken the lead, according to data belatedly posted on July 1 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission…

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