
With 92% of U.S. electricity capacity additions between 2025 and 2026 projected to be powered by renewables, the nation’s energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Solar is set to dominate with half the new capacity, while batteries and wind play crucial supporting roles. The relatively small share of new natural gas, alongside extensive retirements of coal and gas plants, signals both an aggressive move away from legacy fuels and a test for grid stability and storage technologies as renewable dominance rises.