Solar now accounts for over 70% of US new electricity capacity

Solar has grown into the dominant source of new U.S. generating capacity, adding more power to the grid annually than any other technology, driven by decades of cost declines and supportive policy.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Solar now accounts for over 70% of US new electricity capacity — Image via pv-magazine.com

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15d PV Magazine A brief history of US solar — The first silicon photovoltaic solar cell was developed in the United States 72 years ago. Solar is now a strong and growing industry in the U.S.

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obamawhitehouse.archives.gov President27Sclimateactionplan (obamawhitehouse.archives.gov)

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Appeared in: 2026-10-27 (#2)

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