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Renewables to reach 40% of total generating capacity, beat gas within a year – EIA
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Renewable energy in the US is projected to increase its share of total generating capacity from 37.7% to 40.4% within a year, surpassing natural gas. Utility-scale solar and wind capacity are driving this growth alongside a substantial rise in battery storage capacity.
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Your renewable energy project just entered a growth surge where solar and battery storage dominate new capacity expansion. The rapid capacity gains open new markets and accelerate competition against natural gas in US power generation.
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