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"Solar continues to lead the way for the United States in its efforts to expand
electric generation capacity. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC), 16 GW of solar was added through July in 2025, accounting
for nearly 75% of the 21.5 GW of electric generation capacity added overall.
Grid Strategies LLC forecast that electricity demand will increase 16% in the
next five years after remaining relatively flat for several years, suggesting
the growth path ahead for solar continues to expand.
Through July, FERC reported that wind was the second-largest source of new
capacity, adding 3.2 GW, followed by natural gas with 2.2 GW. Natural gas added
nearly twice as much capacity through July in 2025 as compared to the same
period in 2024.
Solar is outpacing itself year-over-year slightly, with 15.7 GW added through
July in 2024 compared to just over 16 GW this year.
In the overall energy mix, natural gas remains the leading source of
electricity by a large measure. Standing at 42% of the energy mix, FERC reports
567 GW of natural gas is active on the U.S. grid. Coal is next with 198 GW
(14.8%), then wind with 158 GW (11.81%) and solar with 153 GW (11.42%).
Based on current deployment rates, it is likely that solar will surpass wind as
the third-largest source of electricity. And solar may soon topple coal in the
number two spot."
Via Esther Schindler, who wrote "Applause for the headline-writer"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
