Generating capacity

Coal Production
Coal Generation Decreased in 2022, but Overall U.S. Emissions Increased
U.S. coal-related CO2 emissions decreased by 7%, or 68 million metric tons (MMmt), in 2022 relative to 2021. This decrease was largely due to an 8% decline in c…
Solar Power Plant
6.5 GW of New Solar Was Added in 2023, a 35% Increase Since 2022
(Image by Sebastian Ganso from Pixabay)The U.S. solar industry added 6.5 GW of new electric generating capacity in Q3 2023, a 35% year-over-year increase as fed…
Solar Power Plant
In the First 3/4 of 2023, Solar Was the Fastest Growing Source of Electricity and Largest Source of New Generating Capacity.
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) …
Nuclear Reactor
Sweden Plans 'Massive' Expansion of Nuclear Energy
The Swedish government unveils a roadmap which envisages the construction of new nuclear generating capacity equivalent to at least two large-scale reactors by …
Solar Power Plant
In the First 2/3 of 2023, New U.S. Solar Generating Capacity Surpassed Growth by All Other Energy Sources, Including Wind and Natural Gas.
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reveals that utility-scale solar and wind provided th…
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
IAEA Raises Nuclear Growth Projections
As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) raises its projections for global nuclear generating capacity in 2050, speakers at the Agency's 2nd Interna…
Solar Panel
In July, Solar Provided Two-Thirds of New U.S. Generating Capacity and Produced More Electricity Than Hydropower and Almost as Much as Wind.
Based upon a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administra…
Solar Panel
Solar Provided Two-Thirds of New u.s. Generating Capacity in July
(Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash)By Ken BossongBased upon a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy R…
Solar project
New US Solar Expected to Exceed 30 GW for First Time in 2023
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions developed the 60 MW Palmer Solar Project in partnership with Colorado Springs Utilities, which secured the generating capacity…
Wind Farm
Developers Added 3,2 GW of u.s. Wind Energy Capacity in First-Half 2023
In the first half of 2023, developers added 16.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the U.S. power grid, according to our lates…
Solar Panel
Solar and Wind Provided Majority of New Generating Capacity in U.S. In First Half of 2023
Woodland Solar, Isle of Wight, Finished Installation of tracking system with PV modules (Courtesy: Dominion Virginia)By Ken Bossong, SUN DAY CampaignBased upon …
Wind Farm
Solar & Wind Provided Majority of New u.s. Electrical Generating Capacity in 1st Half 2023 and Are Poised to Add Another 101-Gw Within Three Years.
Based upon a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data newly released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), utility-scale solar and wind provided the…
SMR
India Eyes SMRs but Focuses on Large Reactors
The Indian government is exploring options for small modular reactors (SMRs), but large-size plants are still the mainstay of the country's plans to expand …
Wind Farm
China's Installed Capacity of Renewable Energy Hits 1.32 Bln KW
China’s installed capacity of renewable energy hit 1.32 billion kilowatts by the end of June, exceeding the coal-fired power generating capacity, accordin…
Hydropower Plant
$20 Million Crypto Mining Farm to Be Built at Hydropower Plant in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan intends to build a new facility for cryptocurrency mining at one of the country’s hydroelectric stations. The project aims to minimize the powe…

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Generating capacity

Coal Generation Decreased in 2022, but Overall U.S. Emissions Increased

6.5 GW of New Solar Was Added in 2023, a 35% Increase Since 2022

In the First 3/4 of 2023, Solar Was the Fastest Growing Source of Electricity and Largest Source of New Generating Capacity.

Sweden Plans 'Massive' Expansion of Nuclear Energy

In the First 2/3 of 2023, New U.S. Solar Generating Capacity Surpassed Growth by All Other Energy Sources, Including Wind and Natural Gas.

IAEA Raises Nuclear Growth Projections

In July, Solar Provided Two-Thirds of New U.S. Generating Capacity and Produced More Electricity Than Hydropower and Almost as Much as Wind.

Solar Provided Two-Thirds of New u.s. Generating Capacity in July

New US Solar Expected to Exceed 30 GW for First Time in 2023

Developers Added 3,2 GW of u.s. Wind Energy Capacity in First-Half 2023

Solar and Wind Provided Majority of New Generating Capacity in U.S. In First Half of 2023

Solar & Wind Provided Majority of New u.s. Electrical Generating Capacity in 1st Half 2023 and Are Poised to Add Another 101-Gw Within Three Years.

India Eyes SMRs but Focuses on Large Reactors

China's Installed Capacity of Renewable Energy Hits 1.32 Bln KW

$20 Million Crypto Mining Farm to Be Built at Hydropower Plant in Kyrgyzstan