US solar plant construction is on a record-breaking spree — for now
Published on August 25, 2025
The U.S. is still on track to build a record amount of new solar capacity this year, even as the Trump administration works to obstruct renewables. As it stands, the power industry is building more solar than any other type of power plant, which has been the case for several years running. Roughly 12 gigawatts of…