Solar and wind provided majority of new generating capacity in the U.S.

Solar capacity added in first half of 2023 sets new record / In three years solar and wind will add 101 GW as solar overtakes wind in total capacity

Based upon a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), utility-scale solar and wind provided the majority of new U.S. generating capacity added in the first half of 2023. In its latest monthly "Energy Infrastructure Update" report (with data through June 30, 2023) FERC reports that of the 17,017-MW of new generating capacity placed in service during the first half of 2023, 5,867-MW (34.48%) came from solar and another 2,750-MW (16.16%) from wind for a combined total of 50.64%. Including new capacity from hydropower (254-MW), geothermal (44-MW), and... ... More: Official Press Release SUN DAY Campaign

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