The U.S. solar power sector continues its exceptional growth trajectory, with the nation adding 7.8 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026 and surpassing 6 million cumulative installations. This milestone reflects the industry’s evolution from emerging technology to dominant force in grid expansion, where solar and storage now represent 91% of all new capacity additions.
The numbers tell a story of sustained momentum. Third-quarter 2025 installations reached 11.7 GW, marking a 20% year-over-year increase, while developers have announced plans to deploy 43.4 GW of utility-scale solar in 2026 alone. If realized, that would represent a 60% jump in capacity additions compared to the previous year.
These …
How to Build a Clean Energy Future: A Research-Backed Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050
Achieving a clean energy future requires coordinated action across three essential pillars: setting short- and medium-term emissions targets, accounting comprehensively for all greenhouse gases, and demonstrating sustained progress toward net zero. The International Energy Agency has mapped a clear pathway for the global energy sector to reach net zero by 2050, with electricity generation hitting net zero emissions by 2040 worldwide. This isn’t aspirational thinking. It’s a practical roadmap grounded in technological readiness, policy frameworks, and growing global commitment.
Key Takeaway: The pathway to clean energy centers on three pillars: credible short- and medium-term …
What Is 5G Edge Computing (and How Does It Transform the Grid Edge)?
5G edge computing combines ultra-fast 5G wireless networks with localized data processing infrastructure positioned close to where energy is generated, consumed, and managed. Instead of sending sensor data to distant cloud servers for analysis, edge computing processes information on-site within milliseconds, while 5G provides the high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity needed to coordinate thousands of devices simultaneously. For the power grid, this pairing enables real-time control of distributed energy resources, instant response to grid fluctuations, and the coordination of renewable assets at a scale previously impossible.
This technology convergence arrives at a critical moment in the …