Is solar’s growth finally slowing in the US?
Summary
Ars Technica reports that solar growth in the US appears to be slowing in 2026, with solar generation up 22% through the first seven months (48 TWh vs 39 TWh year-over-year) despite rising demand. Overall, energy use rose about 2% year-over-year, driven by electrification and efficiency gains, and renewables now cover a larger share of the grid alongside growing wind, hydro, and nuclear contributions. The piece notes policy headwinds and large offshore wind projects as factors shaping future growth, while highlighting that on-site generation and data-center power add ambiguity to grid-level measurements.