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US solar output hits record as AI drives power demand

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Jul 24, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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US solar output hit a record high, rising 21% year-over-year. This surge coincides with AI-driven data center power demand, which is projected to double by 2027. While 43.4 GW of new utility-scale solar is planned for 2026, natural gas may be needed to bridge gaps if renewable growth lags behind electricity consumption.

Record solar output: American solar farms produced their highest monthly output ever, rising 21% year-over-year, according to Energy Information Administration data. AI demand surge: Data center power demand is set to more than double by 2027, with AI infrastructure driving record electricity consumption. Capacity race: A record 43.4 GW of new utility-scale solar is planned for 2026, but natural gas may fill gaps if demand outpaces renewable growth.

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