Solar and wind together accounted for 88% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first eight months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ) which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign
Key Highlights
- In August, solar energy alone provided two-thirds of the new capacity, marking two consecutive years in which solar has led every month among all energy sources
- Solar and wind each added more new capacity than natural gas did
- Within three years, the share of all renewables in installed capacity may exceed 40%
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What This Means for EV Owners
This development could have significant implications for the EV market and consumers..