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US solar capacity now powers more than 50 million homes

As of September 2026: Lead analyst on the Q2 2026 US Solar Market Insight

The United States now has enough operating solar capacity to power more than 50 million homes, more than one-third of all households nationwide. Developers added 11.4 gigawatts of new solar in the second quarter of 2026, a 45% jump from the same quarter in 2025.

Updated Sep 17

US solar installations surge as federal tax credits begin phasing out

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As of September 2026: Co-author of the Q2 2026 Solar Market Insight report

The US added 11.4 gigawatts of solar capacity in the second quarter of 2026 — a 45% jump from a year ago and the market's strongest quarter in years. Nearly all of it was utility-scale: developers rushed to start construction on large solar farms before a July 4 deadline stripped federal tax credit eligibility.

Updated Sep 12

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Robust project pipelines and the build out of safe-harbored capacity will sustain roughly 44 GW dc of annual capacity through 2031. However, permitting and the post-ITC transition remain significant headwinds.

from US solar capacity now powers more than 50 million homes · Updated Sep 17

Robust project pipelines and the build out of safe-harbored capacity will sustain roughly 44 GWdc of annual capacity through 2031. However, permitting and the post-ITC transition remain significant headwinds.

from US solar installations surge as federal tax credits begin phasing out · Updated Sep 12