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Wind and solar generated a record 17% of U.S. electricity in 2025
Over the past 20 years, electricity from wind power and utility-scale solar power has increased to 17% of generation in the United States compared to less than 1% in 2005.
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- Wind and solar generated a record 17% of U.S. electricity in 2025eia_today_in_energy
- World adds a record-breaking 814 GW of solar and wind capacity in 2025energy