The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook predicts continued growth in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, as key drivers of U.S. power generation over the next two years. The electric power sector is expected to add 26 GW of solar capacity in 2025 and 22 GW in 2026, following a record 37 GW added in 2024. Wind capacity will see moderate growth, increasing by 8 GW in 2025 and 9 GW in 2026.
Overall, U.S. electricity generation is expected to grow by 2% in 2025 and 1% in 2026, with renewables increasing their share significantly.
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