U.S. developers report half of new electric generating capacity
Developers added 12 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale solar electric generating capacity in the United States during the first half of 2025, and they plan to add another 21 GW in the
Developers added 12 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale solar electric generating capacity in the United States during the first half of 2025, and they plan to add another 21 GW in the second half of the year, according to our latest survey of electric generating capacity changes.
The companies highlighted here—Lion Energy, RevoPower, and Grid Eraser—represent some of the closest examples of brands working to produce solar generators that are designed, assembled, and in many cases manufactured within the United States.
About 27% (3.2 GW) of the solar capacity added so far in 2025 is in Texas, and developers plan to bring another 9.7 GW of solar online in Texas in the second half of this year. Last year, Texas surpassed California as the state with the most utility-scale solar capacity.
Last year, Texas surpassed California as the state with the most utility-scale solar capacity. Battery storage accounted for the second-largest share of capacity additions in the first half of the year, at 26% (5.9 GW), about half of which was in Arizona or California.
Developers added 12 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale solar electric generating capacity in the United States during the first half of 2025, and they plan to add another 21 GW in the
For example, Goal Zero and Jackery have headquarters in the United States, but manufacture their solar generators in China – Goal Zero (source) and Jackery (see image below). I
Solar and wind made up nearly 91% of new US power capacity to the end of May 2025, according to the latest FERC data.
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The United States installed a record-breaking 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two
When searching for a solar generator made in the USA, reliability, battery life, and portability are key factors to consider. Solar generators provide eco-friendly power solutions for
Support CleanTechnica''s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Developers added 12 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale solar electric generating capacity in the United States
We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid activities. Three came out as the best.
An American-made solar generator is a portable power system that converts sunlight into electricity and is manufactured in the United States. It typically includes solar panels, a battery
We expect 63 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the U.S. power grid in 2025 in our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory
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