Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US? - Ars Technica (opens in a new tab)

arstechnica.com · 2026-09-25

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Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US? - Ars Technica

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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedSolar power’s explosive growth appears to be slowing, with a smaller increase in generation during the first seven months of 2026.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedover 30 percent year over year in many quarters earlier; smaller increase in the first seven months of 2026

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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedEnergy use in the U.S. is continuing to rise, but not as quickly as headlines about data centers might suggest.View evidenceHide evidence

As statedelectricity use has risen by only 2 percent compared to the same period last year

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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedBeyond data centers, growing electrification such as EVs and heat pumps is shifting energy demand onto the grid.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedSome of the slower-than-expected demand growth may be due to continued efficiency improvements and to more data centers generating their own power.View evidenceHide evidence

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