U.S. Utility-Scale Solar Installations Drop 30% in Q1 2025 Amid Policy Uncertainty
In the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. installed 4.4 GW of utility-scale solar power, marking a 30% decrease from the previous year’s record, as policy uncertainties and market challenges impact the renewable energy sector.
The U.S. renewable energy sector experienced a notable slowdown in early 2025, with utility-scale solar installations totaling 4.4 GW in Q1—a 30% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Despite this downturn, the quarter saw a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage added, indicating continued investment in energy infrastructure. Florida led the nation in solar capacity additions, contributing 894 MW, while Indiana’s Dunns Bridge Solar II project emerged as the largest solar initiative of the quarter. The overall clean energy pipeline remains robust, with over 184 GW of solar, wind, and storage projects in development, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase. Read more.
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