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Renewable Energy Soars: Solar Overtakes Hydropower in 2025

5/28/2025

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In the first quarter of 2025, renewable energy surged, providing over 26% of the US electricity, with solar power skyrocketing by 43.9% and overtaking hydropower. Wind energy also made strides, increasing by 9.5%. Together, they outperformed coal and nuclear, and the EIA predicts even greater solar capacity by 2026.

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In the first quarter of 2025, renewable energy surged, providing over 26% of the US electricity, with solar power skyrocketing by 43.9% and overtaking hydropower. Wind energy also made strides, increasing by 9.5%. Together, they outperformed coal and nuclear, and the EIA predicts even greater solar capacity by 2026.