US Adds 3.63 GW of Utility-Scale Solar Capacity in Q1

Energy storage was the fastest-growing segment

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Utility-scale solar was the largest contributor to new clean power capacity in the U.S. in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, adding 3.63 GW and accounting for 56% of all new clean power capacity additions, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP).

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