Electricity Growth

India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth

India hit record electricity demand above 270 gigawatts in May 2026, with evening shortfalls even as solar capacity has expanded rapidly, Reuters reported.

U.S. grid batteries are set to top 100 GW by 2028, changing peak prices

EIA data shows U.S. battery storage reached nearly 52 GW by June 2026, with 54 GW planned through 2028.

U.S. wind and solar output climbed 10% in the first half of 2026, outpacing coal and nuclear despite federal headwinds

Wind and solar hit 20% of U.S. electricity generation through June 2026, surpassing both coal and nuclear even as federal incentives expire.

Utilities are committing $1.1T over five years as heat stress reshapes electricity demand

Surging heat stress and population growth are forcing a $1.1T utility infrastructure overhaul, with $208B earmarked for 2025 alone.

Renewables surpass coal, oil, and gas as the largest source of new global energy supply in 2025

Ember data shows renewables led global energy supply growth in 2025, with solar up 30% and clean power meeting all new electricity demand.

Data centers drove half of US electricity demand growth as time-to-power becomes the defining constraint

Data centers now account for roughly 50% of US electricity demand growth, far outpacing the global rate, as power infrastructure timelines stall expansion plans

Solar outshines coal in US power generation milestone

In May, solar energy surpassed coal in US electricity generation, marking a historic shift as solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's power. Despite federal policies favoring coal, solar has remained the fastest-growing energy source, reflecting shifting market dynamics and investor preferences.

The U.S. Power Grid is Facing Increasing Demand. Mission-Critical Technologies Can Come to the Rescue

Strategic infrastructure upgrades and advanced technologies offer utilities a path to meet explosive demand without compromising reliability