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U.S. solar and storage drive 70% of 2026 grid additions

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump reports states he won in 2024 supplied 71% of new solar capacity in 2026.
  • Solar and battery storage accounted for 70% of capacity added to U.S. grids in the first half of 2026.
  • U.S. utility-scale solar installations reached 15.7 GW in the first half of 2026, up from 14.8 GW in 2025.
  • SEIA reported up to 240 GW of projects qualified for the expiring tax-credit pipeline.