FERC: For two years straight, solar leads new US power capacity

Electrek
By Michelle LewisNov 3, 2025, 7:15 pm98 ptsTrending
Solar and wind together accounted for 88% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first eight months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. In August, solar energy alone provided two-thirds of the new…

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