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In 2025, the United States installed 43 GW of new solar capacity, maintaining its status as the largest source of new electricity additions for the fifth consecutive year. Solar and energy storage accounted for 79% of new electricity generation capacity, with significant contributions from Texas (11 GW) and Indiana (3 GW).

Despite regulatory challenges, the solar sector remains robust, driven by increasing electricity demand from data centers. Projections suggest the US could add 490 GW of solar capacity by 2036, reaching a total of nearly 770 GW. The US also saw a surge in domestic solar manufacturing, with module capacity increasing by over 50% to 65.5 GW.