U.S. Renewables Outlook 2026: Key Risks and Strategies for
Renewables remain resilient in 2026 as developers adapt to market risks with solar + storage growth, wind repowering, and improved risk management.
EIA: 99%+ of new US capacity in 2026 will be solar, wind + storage
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to EIA data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, continuing their strong 2025 growth.
Wind and solar need storage diversity, not just capacity
Designing a robust energy storage strategy requires more than simply expanding capacity—it demands rethinking the role, architecture, and integration of storage within the power
Renewable electricity – Renewables 2025 – Analysis
Among all technologies, wind is impacted most, with both offshore and onshore capacity growth revised down by almost 60% (57 GW) over the forecast period. The forecast for solar PV capacity has been
Growth of Renewable Energy in the US | World Resources Institute
Solar and battery storage continue to set installation records, while wind energy has plateaued. Solar surpassed 2023''s record installations in 2024, adding an estimated 39.6 gigawatts
Here comes the boom: Wood Mackenzie forecasts massive solar,
WoodMac predicts 5.4 TWac of new solar and wind will come online by 2033, as global energy storage capacity grows by more than 600%.
New forecast: solar, wind and battery storage to dominate in 2026
Solar, wind and battery storage are forecasted to provide 99% of new electricity generating capacity in 2026 according to new data released by the Energy Information Administration.
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions
This growth highlights the importance of battery storage when used with renewable energy, helping to balance supply and demand and improve grid stability. Energy storage systems
Global solar and wind capacity will more than triple to 8 TW by 2033
Over the next decade, global energy storage will grow by 636% with 926 GW/2789 GWh added to reach a total of 1,085 GW/3,147 GWh while at least 5.4 TW of wind and solar will be added
2025 Energy Outlook: Trends in Solar, Wind, Storage & Grid | FFI
Global renewable capacity is set to continue with robust growth in 2025, with forecasts pointing to more than 500 GW of new solar installations, 130 GW of new wind capacity, and over 50