Renewables to reach 40% of total generating capacity, beat gas within a year – EIA
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Renewable energy's share of US generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4% within a year, surpassing natural gas, according to EIA data. Over the past year, renewables added 43,497.9 MW of capacity—nearly 17 times more than fossil fuels and nuclear combined—with utility-scale solar up 20%, wind up 7.8%, and renewables producing 28.1% of total US electrical generation through August 2026.
Projections depend on factors like grid investment, supply chains, and policy continuity. Current pace assumes no significant slowdowns in deployment or approvals.
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