Record 86 GW of Generation Additions Projected in 2026
EIA Expects Solar and Storage to be Bulk of New Capacity
The U.S. Energy Information Administration maps the new facilities expected to add 86 GW of capacity to the U.S. grid in 2026. | EIA
Feb 22, 2026
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The EIA released a report that said a record 86 GW of utility-scale capacity is projected to be added to the grid in 2026, which if true, would far outpace the 53 GW of capacity added in 2025.
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