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Solar + storage keeps winning so much in the US power race
A recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie highlights a significant trend in the US energy sector.
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A recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie highlights a significant trend in the US energy sector. Solar and storage systems accounted for nearly all new power capacity added to the grid in the first quarter of 2026. The dominance of solar and storage in Q1 2026 is striking, with these systems making up 91% of all new power capacity added to the grid. This development underscores the growing importance of renewable energy sources in the US power mix. The implications of this trend are likely to be far-reaching, with solar and storage systems continuing to play a major role in shaping the US energy landscape.
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