EIA states solar is key to US energy plans

• 15 days ago (2025-09-22)
• David Flin

North America 1057 Solar 314

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that solar will provide a significant proportion of the additional energy sector demand in America for years to come.

Solar generation has risen significantly in the USA, led by a sharp rise in solar power production in Texas. EIA stated that solar was key to America’s plans for energy independence.

EIA stated that during H1 2025, developers added 12 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity in the USA, with plans to add another 21 GW in H2. It also predicts that total capacity additions for 2025 across all types of fuel could amount to 64 GW.

However, Donald Trump, President of the United States, has said that he plans to halt capacity additions by solar power.