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US solar can now power 50M homes – and red states led the boom

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10 September 2026

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technology

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Clean Energy

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United States

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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US solar industry reached a milestone with enough capacity to power over 50 million homes, driven mainly by utility-scale solar projects and significant growth in red states. Despite federal tax credit expiration challenges for residential solar, industry projections expect strong ongoing expansion through 2031.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Utility-scale solar builders have a multi-year project runway as demand for renewable power surges in unexpected states. If you supply components or services for large solar farms, this boom can open new orders and partnerships now.

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1 source · 10 Sep 2026

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