Solar power will represent nearly 60% of new US generating capacity in 2024

Developers and power plant owners plan to add 62.8 gigawatts of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2024. Solar power is expected to account for the largest share, followed by battery storage.

Donut chart showing a projected 62.8 gigawatts of new US electricity generating capacity to be added in 2024, with solar at 58%, followed by battery storage *23%), wind (13%), natural gas (4%), and nuclear power and other sources (2.1%).