Solar Dominates US Power Capacity Growth in Q3 2025
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's latest report shows solar energy leading the charge with over three-quarters of new power capacity additions through September 2025. Wind and other renewables follow, while natural gas struggles to keep up.Key TakeawaysSolar accounted for 75% of all US electrical generating capacity added in the first nine months of 2025.The mix of renewables is on track to exceed 40% of installed power generation within three years, with solar alone expected to reach 20%.Solar has been leading new capacity additions each month since September 2023.According to FERC's report, utility-scale solar installations reached a staggering total of 158.43 gigawatts by the end of September, marking significant growth from just under 92 GW at the start of 2023.In stark contra...