Solar Capacity Surpasses Wind in U.S., Highlighting Utility-Scale Growth

According to a recent LinkedIn post from Catalyze, solar power has reportedly become the largest source of installed renewable capacity in the U.S., overtaking wind after 27 consecutive months leading new grid additions. The post cites total U.S. solar capacity of 163.4 GW as of late 2025, compared with 160.9 GW for wind, and links this shift to falling costs, strong project pipelines, and sustained demand.

The post suggests that utility-scale solar is scaling faster than other renewable sources and that developers and investors are increasingly focusing on projects perceived as bankable. For investors, these trends may indicate a supportive backdrop for companies positioned in utility-scale solar development, financing, and related infrastructure, potentially enhancing long-term growth prospects across the broader clean-energy value chain.