Duke Energy targets 18.5 GW of new solar in Carolinas by 2041

Duke Energy filed its resource plan for North Carolina and South Carolina projecting significant solar additions over two decades to meet demand from population growth in both states.

First covered Aug 20, 2026 · 8:16 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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37d Utility Dive Duke’s Carolinas resource plan targets 18.5 GW new solar by 2041 — The utility’s North Carolina and South Carolina territory “continues to experience significant growth,” with both states ranked among the fastest-growing, Duke…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-21 (#12)

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