CleanTechnica•27 days ago
Wind & Solar Generated A Record 17% Of U.S. Electricity In 2025
- •Wind and utility-scale solar supplied a record 17% of U.S. electricity in 2025, a substantial increase from less than 1% in 2005, indicating strong growth in renewable penetration.
- •Total wind and solar generation in 2025 reached 760,000 GWh, an 88,000 GWh increase from the prior year, signaling continued rapid expansion of these resources.
- •This trend suggests increasing grid complexity and potential for price volatility, creating opportunities for flexible generation, storage, and demand-side management solutions for developers and large loads.
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