In our January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which contains new forecast data through December 2025, we forecast new capacity will boost the solar share of total generation to 5.
It is now possible to envision—and chart a path toward—a future where solar provides 40% of the nation's electricity by 2035. This growth is necessary to limit the impacts of climate change, and our work to realize this vision could not be more urgent.
The solar power stations of the future will feature advanced technologies that enhance efficiency, storage capabilities, and grid integration. Innovations in photovoltaic materials, 2.
The Southwest Intertie Project-North ("SWIP-North") is a $1+ billion, 285-mile, 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will connect the Midpoint substation near Twin Falls, Idaho, with the Robinson Summit substation near Ely, Nevada, providing a new pathway for delivering.
First off, a 5MWh system isn't just a giant AA battery. 5 million, depending on three key factors: Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion dominates, but newcomers like lithium-sulfur promise 3x the storage at lower costs.
Solar power has moved from small rooftop systems to utility-scale solar farms across Ireland. These large ground-mounted installations are now energised and feeding clean electricity into the national grid, supporting energy security and reducing fossil fuel reliance.