U.S. utility-scale solar surges despite tariffs and tax credit changes

Solar developers report strong business momentum driven by low costs and rapid construction timelines, even as tariffs and shifting federal tax policies reshape project economics.

First covered Jul 9, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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79d Inside Climate News Even With Tariffs and Tax Changes, Solar Power Is Soaring — It’s good to be in the utility-scale solar business, even in the United States. Despite tariffs and shifting tax credit policies, business is booming.

Primary sources

eia.gov Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory (based on Form EIA-860M as a supplement to Form EIA-860) - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

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Discussion

Bluesky: @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 79d ago · 4 ♥ I don't think it's widely enough understood how well utility-scale solar is doing in this country (yes, the wonks know, but I'm thinking more about everyone else). Despite everything, solar is having a great year. My story: insideclimatenews.org/news/0907202... · @leahstokes.bsky.social Leah Stokes · 79d ago · 66 ♥ I don't think it's widely enough understood how well utility-scale solar is doing in this country (yes, the wonks know, but I'm thinking more about everyone else). Despite everything, solar is having a great year. My story: insideclimatenews.org/news/0907202... · @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 79d ago · 8 ♥ Despite many challenges, utility-scale solar is having a great year. Here are the numbers. · @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 79d ago · 5 ♥ "It’s good to be in the utility-scale solar business, even in the United States. Despite tariffs and shifting tax credit policies, business is booming," reports @dangearino.bsky.social: insideclimatenews.org/news/0907202... graphic by @paulhornographic.bsky.social 🔌💡

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