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How much solar power will the electric power sector add in 2025?
We expect U.S. utilities and independent power producers will add 26 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity to the U.S. electric power sector in 2025 and 22 GW in 2026. Last year, the electric power sector added a record 37 GW of solar power capacity to the electric power sector, almost double 2023 solar capacity additions.
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How will North America reshape its energy landscape?
North America is on an exciting journey to reshape its dynamic energy landscape – starting with the adoption of SF₆-free technologies and soon, the introduction of 800 kV high-voltage transmission lines. Welcome to the Power Pulse podcast blog series, where we delve into the exciting world of energy.
Which energy sources will grow in 2025 & 2026?
In contrast to solar and wind, generating capacity for most other energy sources will remain mostly unchanged in 2025 and 2026. Natural gas-fired capacity growth slowed in 2024, with only 1 GW of capacity added to the power mix, but natural gas remains the largest source of U.S. power generation.
How did the North American power grid develop?
Developing the modern North American power grid didn't appear overnight. Instead, this complex network evolved over many decades, tackling tremendous engineering and logistical hurdles. Electricity was local – small, isolated power plants served individual cities, leaving rural areas in the dark.
How will the grid evolve in North America?
These high-voltage networks form the grid's core infrastructure, enabling large-scale renewable integration and interstate power markets. Now, as electrification in North America accelerates, the grid must once again evolve – but this time, to handle higher demand, extreme weather conditions, and the shift to clean energy.