FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
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- New solar and wind capacity additions in November 2025 were the second highest, accounting for 93% of total additions.
- Solar dominated new capacity additions for 27 consecutive months, contributing 72.3% in November.
- Utility-scale solar capacity grew from 91.82 GW to 163.44 GW from September 2023 to November 2025.
- Solar now accounts for 12.09% of total US generating capacity, surpassing coal by 2026.
- Wind capacity additions in November were 818 MW, 20.6% of total, and exceeded natural gas additions.
- Renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, biomass) accounted for 32.9% of US utility-scale generating capacity.
- FERC forecasts solar to add 86,130 MW by 2028, surpassing wind (19,821 MW) and natural gas (10,022 MW).
- Renewables are projected to exceed 38% of US generating capacity by late 2028, with solar at 17.2%.
- The SUN DAY Campaign highlights renewable energy's unstoppable growth despite political challenges.