Solar and wind accounted for almost 91% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first five months of 2025, according to data released on August 20* by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US power generating capacity to end of May 2025FERC: Solar + wind made up 91% of new US power generating capacity to end of May 2025