Clean Energy Gains Ground in U.S. Power Mix as Capacity Additions Accelerate
U.S. renewable electricity output rose 10.7% in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, pushing renewables above 29% of total generation. Solar led growth, with utility-scale solar up 22% and small-scale solar up 12.6%, while hydro and wind also increased and coal generation fell 10.2%. Renewable power and battery storage capacity grew by more than 88.7 GW over the 18 months through July 2026, with further additions projected through mid-2027.
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