The USA clean power sector recorded sustained growth in 2025, according to the latest annual market report from the American Clean Power Association. Utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage represented 91% of newly installed capacity, delivering more than 50 GW of additional supply, sufficient to power around 7 million homes.
The industry invested $79 billion in new projects, supported more than 1.4 million jobs, and accounted for over 90% of all new electricity capacity added to the grid. The sector contributed over $150 billion to the national economy during the year.
Operational clean power capacity reached 363 GW, generating approximately $3 billion annually in state and local tax revenues, alongside $3.2 billion in land lease payments to landowners. Direct employment in the sector exceeded 437,000, while wider economic activity linked to clean energy supported more than 1.4 million jobs. Average annual earnings in the sector surpassed $78,000, around 15% above the national average.
Clean power deployment spans all 50 states and 89% of congressional districts, with 79% of installed capacity located in districts represented by Republicans.
Looking ahead to 2026, annual installations are expected to range between 46 GW and 62 GW, potentially accounting for around 90% of all new capacity additions. This level of deployment could provide enough wind and solar generation to supply up to 10.5 million homes, although progress remains dependent on resolving federal permitting constraints.
At state level, Texas is on track to become the first to reach 100 GW of installed clean power capacity. Oklahoma, Iowa, Florida, Illinois and Arizona are also expected to see significant expansion, each with project pipelines approaching or exceeding 15 GW of operational capacity.
Battery storage continued to expand, reaching 45 GW / 126 GWh in operation by the end of 2025, with projections indicating capacity will exceed 50 GW in 2026. Offshore wind projects have also begun delivering electricity to the grid, with several nearing completion and others progressing through construction milestones.
