U.S. solar capacity rises 20% year-over-year, EIA projects 19% increase in summer generation

Utility-scale solar generation is expected to increase 19% this summer compared with last summer, reflecting a 20% increase in capacity, said the Energy Information Administration.

First covered Jun 11, 2026 · 6:46 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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60d Utility Dive Solar capacity up 20% from last summer: EIA — Utility-scale solar generation is expected to increase 19% this summer compared with last summer, reflecting a 20% increase in capacity, said the Energy…

Appeared in: 2026-06-11 (#18)

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