US solar keeps surging, generating more power than hydro in 2025

US solar keeps surging, generating more power than hydro in 2025

Continued rising demand still outpacing growth of renewables in the US.

US Solar Keeps Surging, Generating More Power Than Hydro In 2025

In early 2025, U.S. solar power production jumped 44% compared to the previous year, driven by end-of-year construction to capture tax incentives and long-term cost advantages. "The bad news is that, in contrast to China, solar's growth hasn't been enough to offset rising demand," notes Ars Technica...

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US solar keeps surging, generating more power than hydro in 2025 - WorldNL Magazine

Under those circumstances, the rest of the difference will be made up for with fossil fuels. Running counter to recent trends, the use of natural gas dropped during the first three months of 2025. This means that the use of coal rose nearly as quickly as demand, up by 23 percent compared to the same time period in 2024. Despite the rise in coal use, the fraction of carbon-free electricity held steady year-over-year, with wind/solar/hydro/nuclear…