https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-solar-can-now-power-50m-homesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-solar-can-now-power-50m-homeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-solar-can-now-power-50m-homes#u70567Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:05:06 +0000US solar energy capacity can now power 50 million homes after a 45% year-over-year increase in installations. Growth is concentrated in states that supported Donald Trump, which account for 71% of new solar installations. The second quarter of 2026 saw the addition of 11.4 GW of new solar PV. This expansion was primarily fueled by safe harbour surges and utility-scale projects.Why it mattersThe surge in red-state installations occurs despite Republican policies that may complicate the industry's future. This geographic trend highlights a disconnect between political alignment and energy i https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-solar-can-now-power-50m-homeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-solar-can-now-power-50m-homes#u65933Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:45:42 +0000US solar energy capacity can now power 50 million homes following a 45% year-over-year jump in installations. In the second quarter of 2026, the US added 11.4 GW of new solar PV, driven largely by utility-scale projects and safe harbour surges. Red states are leading this expansion, with states backing Donald Trump accounting for 71% of new solar installations. While capacity is growing, some analysts suggest this utility-scale surge may be masking an upcoming plateau in growth.Why it mattersThe rapid expansion of utility-scale solar reflects a shift in regional energy dominance toward conserv