Solar Energy Was America's Largest Source of New Energy for 21 Straight Months

"Solar and wind accounted for almost 91% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in the first five months of 2025" reports Electrek, citing new data from America's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. "Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month for 21 consecutive months, starting September 2023." The 11,518 MW of solar added during the first five months of 2025 was 75.3% of the total new capacity placed into service Between Jan...