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Texas Powers Solar Surge: 2025 Capacity Hits 64 GW

8/22/2025

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Texas Solar Surge

In 2025, solar energy is expected to account for over 50% of new U.S. electric capacity, adding 33 GW total.
Texas will lead solar additions, contributing 3.2 GW and anticipating an additional 9.7 GW.
Battery storage will add 5.9 GW, with notable growth expected in Texas and other states.
The total capacity for 2025 could reach 64 GW, potentially establishing a new annual growth record.

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Elrod Champions Innovation

Chris Elrod, CEO of Treaty Oak Clean Energy, calls for innovation in the renewable energy sector to reduce tax credit dependence.
Solar energy represented nearly 70% of new U.S. electricity capacity in Q1 2025, despite policy and tariff challenges.
President Trump opposes solar and wind energy, tightening federal tax credit qualifications and cutting solar project funding.
Lazard's analysis indicates solar and wind projects are more cost-effective than most fossil fuels without subsidies.
Treaty Oak aims to enhance project profitability by sourcing 40% of costs locally and addressing community concerns.

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Texas Solar Surge

In 2025, solar energy is expected to account for over 50% of new U.S. electric capacity, adding 33 GW total.
Texas will lead solar additions, contributing 3.2 GW and anticipating an additional 9.7 GW.
Battery storage will add 5.9 GW, with notable growth expected in Texas and other states.
The total capacity for 2025 could reach 64 GW, potentially establishing a new annual growth record.

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