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What is the primary source of renewable energy being added to the grid in 2026?
Answer
Solar power
Solar energy accounts for 51% of planned new U.S. electrical capacity in 2026. Solar and wind together met 109% of new global electricity demand in 2025.
💡 Did you know?
Solar energy is the most abundant energy source on Earth; in just 90 minutes, enough sunlight strikes the planet to power the entire world for a full year.
Other options people guess
- Wind power
- Hydroelectric
- Geothermal
Topics
- renewable energy
- solar
- climate
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