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Solar electricity generation additions

Annual additions to solar electricity generation.

Unit billion kilowatthours Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2
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1
Period
2026–2027
Sources
1
Verification 2 verified data points Updated 15 Sep 2026 Last verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Solar electricity generation additions

United States, 2026 to 2027

2 observations · 2026 to 2027

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Solar electricity generation additionsSolar electricity generation additions. 2 observations from 2026 to 2027, ranging from 18 billion kilowatthours to 20 billion kilowatthours, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 20 billion kilowatthours (2027). billion kilowatthours 0 5 10 15 20 2026 2027 FORECAST 20
Solar electricity generation additionsSolar electricity generation additions. 2 observations from 2026 to 2027, ranging from 18 billion kilowatthours to 20 billion kilowatthours, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 20 billion kilowatthours (2027). billion kilowatthours 0 5 10 15 20 2026 2027 FORECAST 20
Solar electricity generation additionsSolar electricity generation additions. 2 observations from 2026 to 2027, ranging from 18 billion kilowatthours to 20 billion kilowatthours, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 20 billion kilowatthours (2027). billion kilowatthours 0 5 10 15 20 2026 2027 FORECAST 20
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Solar electricity generation additions
Period Type Value
2026 Forecast 18 billion kilowatthours
2027 Forecast 20 billion kilowatthours
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Period Value Source Type
United States 2 records
2027 20 billion kilowatthours EIA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast
2026 18 billion kilowatthours EIA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast

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Short-Term Energy Outlook EIA — 2

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