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flag Solar power surged in 2025, leading record U.S. electricity growth and surpassing wind and hydropower.

flag U.S. power generation is seeing record growth driven by AI data centers and electrification, with solar energy leading new capacity additions—accounting for 88% of new power capacity in 2025 and projected to supply 9.7% of national electricity by September. flag Utility-scale solar generation rose 36.1% year-on-year, surpassing wind and hydropower, while renewables overall supplied 25.6% of U.S. electricity, up from 24.2% in 2024. flag Battery storage and small-scale solar also expanded significantly, and fossil fuel capacity declined, particularly coal. flag Despite natural gas still being the top power source, its share is expected to drop to 40% by 2032 as renewables grow rapidly due to falling costs, supportive policies, and major industry consolidations.

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