EIA: New solar, wind + storage capacity will swamp fossil fuels in 2026

Electrek
By Michelle LewisMar 25, 2026, 4:55 pm126 ptsTrending
Renewable energy provided over a quarter of US electrical generation in January 2026 – 11% more year-over-year – and accounted for over 36% of installed generating capacity, according to data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In 2026, the EIA reports that solar, wind, and…

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