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Solar and wind accounted for 91% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the H1 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign of data. In June, solar alone provided 82% of new capacity, making it the 22nd consecutive month solar held the lead among all energy sources.

Solar’s new generating capacity in June 2025 and YTD

In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through June 30, 2025), FERC says 63 “units” of solar totaling 2,439 megawatts (MW) were placed into service in June, accounting for over 81.5% of all new generating capacity added during the month.

The 14,567 MW of utility-scale (>1 MW) solar added during the first six months of 2025 was 74.9% of the total new capacity placed into service by all sources.

Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month for 22 consecutive months: September 2023–June 2025. During that period, total utility-scale solar capacity grew from 91.82 gigawatts (GW) to 151.73 GW. No other energy source added anything close to that amount of new capacity. Wind, for example, expanded by 10.53 GW while natural gas increased by just 2.73 GW.

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Solar, wind + biomass were over 91% of new capacity added in H1 2025

Between January and June, new wind has provided 3,139 MW of capacity additions – nearly doubling the new capacity provided by natural gas (1,727 MW). Wind accounted for 16.1% of all new capacity added during the first six months of 2025.

In H1 2025, solar and wind (plus 3 MW of biomass) were 91.04% of new capacity, while natural gas provided just 8.88%; the balance came from oil (14 MW).

Solar + wind are 23.17% of US utility-scale generating capacity

Utility-scale solar’s share of total installed capacity (11.34%) is now nearly equal to wind (11.83%). Taken together, they account for 23.17% of the US’s total available installed utility-scale generating capacity.

Moreover, at least 25-30% of US solar capacity is in the form of small-scale (e.g., rooftop) systems that are not reflected in FERC’s data. Including that additional solar capacity would bring the share provided by solar + wind to more than a quarter of the US total.

With the inclusion of hydropower (7.62%), biomass (1.07%), and geothermal (0.31%), renewables currently claim a 32.17% share of total US utility-scale generating capacity. If small-scale solar capacity is included, renewables are now about one-third of total US generating capacity.

Solar is on track to become No. 2 source of US generating capacity

FERC reports that net “high probability” additions of solar between July 2025 and June 2028 total 92,660 MW – an amount more than four times the forecast net “high probability” additions for wind (23,136 MW), the second fastest growing resource. Notably, FERC’s most recent three-year forecasts for growth by both solar and wind are the highest they have been thus far in 2025.

FERC also foresees net growth for hydropower (583 MW) and geothermal (92 MW) but a decrease of 131 MW in biomass capacity.

Taken together, the net new “high probability” capacity additions by all renewable energy sources over the next three years – the bulk of the Trump Administration’s remaining time in office – would total 116,340 MW.  

There is no new nuclear capacity in FERC’s three-year forecast while coal and oil are projected to contract by 25,017 MW and 1,572 MW, respectively. Natural gas capacity would expand by 8,748 MW.

Adjusting for the different capacity factors of gas (59.7%), wind (34.3%), and utility-scale solar (23.4%), electricity generated by the projected new solar capacity to be added in the coming three years would be more than four times greater than that produced by the new natural gas capacity, while the electrical output by the new wind capacity would be 52% more than that by gas.

If FERC’s current “high probability” additions materialize, by July 1, 2028, solar will account for 17.1% of the US’s installed utility-scale generating capacity. Wind would provide an additional 12.6% of the total. Thus, each would be greater than coal (12.1%) and substantially more than either nuclear power or hydropower (7.3% and 7.1%, respectively).

Assuming current growth rates continue, the installed capacity of utility-scale solar is likely to surpass that of wind capacity this year and exceed that of coal by the end of next year. Installed solar capacity is already almost 50% greater than that of nuclear power. Thus, within two years, solar should be in second place for installed generating capacity, behind only natural gas.

Renewables may overtake natural gas within 3 years

The mix of all utility-scale renewables is now adding about two percentage points each year to its share of generating capacity. At that pace, by July 1, 2028, renewables would account for 38.1% of total available installed utility-scale generating capacity, rapidly closing the gap with natural gas (40.0%). Solar and wind would constitute more than three-quarters of the installed capacity of renewable sources. If those trendlines continue, utility-scale renewable energy capacity should surpass that of natural gas in 2029 or sooner.

However, as noted, FERC’s data do not account for the capacity of small-scale solar systems. If that’s factored in, within three years, total US solar capacity (i.e., small-scale plus utility-scale) could approach 350 GW. In turn, the mix of all renewables would be about 40% of total installed capacity or more, while natural gas’s share would drop to about 38%.

Moreover, FERC reports that there may actually be as much as 230,770 MW of net new solar additions in the current three-year pipeline in addition to 68,627 MW of new wind, 7,923 MW of new hydropower, 202 MW of new geothermal, and 27 MW of new biomass. By contrast, the net new natural gas capacity in the three-year pipeline potentially totals just 30,251 MW. Consequently, renewables’ share could be even greater by early summer 2028.

Renewables increase and fossil fuels shrink

A year ago, the mix of all renewables accounted for 29.95% of total generating capacity. Solar alone was 8.99% while wind was 11.75%. Over 12 months (by the end of June 2025), renewables’ share had risen to 32.17% with solar at 11.34% and wind at 11.83%.

Natural gas’s share slipped from 43.32% to 42.34% as coal fell from 15.76% to 14.82% and oil dropped from 2.77% to 2.71%. Similarly, nuclear power’s share of generating capacity decreased from 8.04% to 7.80%.  

“Notwithstanding the hostility toward solar and wind shown by the Trump administration and its Republican supporters in Congress, both technologies are moving full speed ahead,” noted the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director, Ken Bossong. “In fact, FERC’s latest data suggest growth by renewables may actually be accelerating.” 

Electrek’s Take

The New York Times reported today that the White House now has Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr, involved in trying to obliterate offshore wind power. The Health and Human Services Department has been instructed to study whether wind turbines emit electromagnetic fields that could harm human health. (While he’s at it, maybe he could check out fossil fuels and their harm to human health. Oh wait, that’s already been done.)

This is in addition to the nonsense from the Department of the Interior that temporarily stopped work on New York’s Empire Wind – it never could justify that costly and senseless action – and the Department of Defense’s “national security threat” that’s currently being cited as the reason for putting the 80% complete Revolution Wind out of commission.

Imagine being a president who harms their own people based on nothing more than whims and quirks, and justifying it with ridiculous lies. Except you don’t have to imagine it – your rising electricity bill will be proof enough that it’s real.

Read more: EIA: Solar and wind leave coal in the dust with record 2025 output


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The Honda Prologue quietly outsold much of the competition last month after sales surged 80% from last August. With over 9,300 models sold in August, the Honda Prologue is coming off its best sales month yet.

Honda Prologue had its best sales month in August

Honda’s electric SUV is one of the most popular electric vehicles in the US. After delivering the first models last March, the Honda Prologue quickly became a surprise hit.

In the second half of the year, it was the second-best-selling electric SUV behind the Tesla Model Y. The Cinderella story continued in August after Honda sold a record 9,347 Prologues, its best sales month so far.

Honda sold more Prologues last month than the Odyssey (6,690) and Passport (5,173). It also outsold most EVs in the US.

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Despite setting its own monthly sales record, the Prologue outsold Ford’s Mustang Mach-E. Ford reported earlier today that Mach-E sales hit a record 7,226 in August. Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 had a breakout month with 7,773 units sold, up 61% from last August.

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2025 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)

Honda has now sold nearly 32,000 Prologue models through the first eight months of the year. The Mach-E remains ahead on the year with 34,319 units sold, followed by the IONIQ 5 at nearly 32,700.

Although GM doesn’t provide a breakdown, the company said it sold a record 21,000 EVs between the Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac brands.

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2025 Honda Prologue Elite interior (Source: Honda)

GM expects the Chevy Equinox EV to be among the top three best-selling EVs this year, behind only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Meanwhile, GM warned that with the “irrational discounts” ending, EV sales will slow next quarter.

Like most automakers, Honda is offering some serious savings opportunities ahead of the $7,500 tax credit expiration at the end of the month.

Honda is promoting Prologue leases as low as $159 per month. The offer includes a $3,500 conquest or loyalty bonus and is available in most US states.

2025 Honda Prologue trim Starting Price* Starting Price After
Tax Credit
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EPA Range
(miles)
EX (FWD) $47,400 $39,900 308
EX (AWD) $50,400 $42,900 294
Touring (FWD) $51.700 $44,200 308
Touring (AWD) $54,700 $47,200 294
Elite (AWD) $57,900 $50,400 283
2025 Honda Prologue prices and range by trim (*Does not include $1,450 D&H fee)

It also offers a unique One Pay Lease deal that works out to about $200 a month if you pay the full $4,800 lease amount upfront. However, this one is only available for buyers in California and other ZEV states. Both offers include the $7,500 federal tax credit.

If you’re looking to secure the savings while they are still here, we can help you get started. You can use our links below to find deals on the popular electric vehicles in your area.

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European electric boating brand Remigo has just pulled the wraps off its next-generation outboard motor, the RemigoOne Neo. Building on the success of the original RemigoOne, the Neo brings a mix of extra power, intelligent controls, and refined design to the lightweight electric outboard market.

The biggest upgrade comes in the form of a new boost mode that lets the Neo deliver up to 1,500 watts of power, which they say is roughly equivalent to a four-horsepower gas outboard. We’ve seen that before, where compact electric outboards are capable of matching the performance of higher power gasoline-powered outboards for small vessels.

That extra kick is designed for the moments when boaters need to fight strong winds, currents, or simply get a heavier vessel moving. The boost lasts for 60 seconds before dropping back to the standard 1,000-watt cruising level, but a tap of the forward button instantly reactivates it, making continuous operation at full power possible.

“The boost mode gives skippers an extra gear when they need it, without wasting battery on marginal gains the rest of the time,” said Remigo CEO Marko Vrtovec. “The difference between 1 kW and 1.5 kW is minimal while cruising, but when you need that burst of torque and acceleration, it’s right there.”

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Depending on the hull design, boost mode is apparently capable of propelling boats at speeds of up to 5.5 knots (10.5 km/h).

Despite the added punch, the RemigoOne Neo remains one of the lightest electric outboards in its class. At just 15.5 kg (34 lb) with its integrated 1,085 Wh battery, or 13 kg (29 lb) without the mounting bracket, it’s designed for easy carrying and quick setup. That makes it an appealing solution for tenders, dinghies, and recreational boats up to 1.5 tons. Boaters can easily remove it from their transom and carry it with them while the boat stays at the dock or marina.

The new propeller design promises quieter, smoother, and more efficient performance, while Remigo’s unique blade-shaped housing continues to stand out visually. That same streamlined design also allows precise low-speed steering even when the motor isn’t running, helping boaters maneuver in tight spots without relying on prop thrust.

With the optional fast charger, the Neo tops off in around three hours, but it can also recharge from a solar panel or an external battery. That’s a useful feature for longer adventures or moored boats away from shore power. Controls are equally adaptable, with both handheld and tiller-mounted remotes available.

The RemigoOne Neo is rolling out now through Remigo’s international distributor and dealer network, where it is priced at €2,400 (approximately US $2,800).

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Electric Bike Co. Model C and J e-bikes at $1,499 annual lows, Exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X station $377, Heybike, and much more

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Electric Bike Co. Model C and J e-bikes at ,499 annual lows, Exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X station 7, Heybike, and much more

The savings train is still on the Labor Day track, as Electric Bike Co. extends its holiday flash sale on the Model J e-bike while adding the Model C e-bike with BMX handlebars to the mix – with both models now down at $1,499 after using the provided promo codes. From there, we secured an exclusive deal for a refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station at $377, and Heybike has switched to its End of Summer Sale, which is offering the second-ever chance on the Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike extra battery bundle at its $1,199 low. We also have Govee’s latest outdoor garden lights returning to their second-best price, Worx’s 20V 5-inch mini chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, with ongoing Labor Day deals still available in our curated holiday Green Deals hub here.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Electric Bike Co. extends Labor Day flash sale on BMX Model C and Model J e-bikes at best prices of the year for $1,499

Electric Bike Co. has extended its Labor Day Flash Sale that includes the Model J e-bike at $1,499 shipped, after using the promo code LABOR150 at checkout, which we first spotted getting a discount on the holiday, and now includes the Model C e-bike for $1,499 shippedafter also using the promo code LABOR150 at checkout. The latter of these two commuters goes for $1,899 at full price, which we’ve only seen fall as low as $1,599 in past years, while keeping above $1,649 in 2025. You’re looking at a combined $400 markdown that lands the cost $100 under the previous low that last popped up in early 2024, giving folks a short-term window at the best new price that we have tracked. You’ll also be getting a free bell and 3X PowerBoost Smart SuperCharger ($321 value) thrown in for $721 in total savings.

Originally based on the now-discontinued Model A series, this Model C e-bike from Electric Bike Co. arrives sporting custom BMX-style handlebars alongside the revamped (and still classic) beach cruiser design. It brings along a 500W rear hub motor that may be limited to a 750W peak depending on where you live, with it otherwise able to peak at 1,250W – plus, there’s the 14Ah battery that powers everything and delivers up to 60 miles of pedal-assisted travel at up to 20 MPH speeds (or unlocked 28 MPH speeds, once again depending on your local laws).

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Of course, you can expect other solid features coming along for the ride too, including the puncture-resistant tires, the 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, integrated front and rear LED lighting, a rear cargo rack, a throttle for pure electric riding, an LCD color screen for setting adjustments, as well as a USB port to charge up your phone or other devices, and more.

Just remember, whether you want to pick up Electric Bike Co.’s Model J e-bike or the Model C e-bike during this flash sale, just be sure to use the promo code LABOR150 at checkout to score the maximum savings.

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Exclusive: Anker’s refurb SOLIX C1000X 1,056Wh power station at $377 (Reg. up to $799 new)

We secured an exclusive deal from Welbots that gives our readers a refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station for $377.10 shippedafter using the exclusive code 9TO5ANK10 at checkout. Normally the site would charge you $479 for this unit at full price, which we’re seeing start off with a cut to $419, which isn’t too much under the $429 all-time low on a new model we last saw in February. You’ll not only be saving a total of $102 here, but you’ll be getting this at the best price we can find anywhere. What’s more, Wellbots is promising a 2-year warranty along with your purchase, with it being shipped in a “pristine” condition.

If you want to learn more about this power station’s capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this exclusive deal here.

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Heybike has switched over to its End of Summer Sale event that is seeing up to $649 in savings across a condensed e-bike list, with many of them also receiving free bundled gear too. Among the offers, we’re seeing a second-time chance at Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike coming with an extra battery for double the mileage at $1,199 shipped, with the option to forgo the bundle and get the standard e-bike’s package with a front and rear basket starting from $999 shipped. Normally, this twice-offered bundle with the battery would cost $1,848 without any savings, which we first saw pop up two weeks ago in the early days of the brand’s Labor Day Sale. It’s coming back around here, likely in an ongoing response to the release of the new upgraded Mars 3.0 e-bike, giving you $649 in total savings at the lowest price we have tracked. Head below for more on this model and the others seeing discounts in this sale.

If you want to learn more about this particular e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Add more vibrant color to flower beds with Govee’s Matter-ready Outdoor Garden Lights 2-pack at $150

By way of its official Amazon storefront, Govee is giving folks another chance at the second-best price on its new Outdoor Garden Lights Two-Pack back at $149.99 shippedafter clipping the on-page coupon, which once again beats out the direct website pricing by $10. This new device is still fresh onto the scene, having only been on the market since June and normally going for $200 at full price. The discounts in the time since have seen two previous falls to this same rate, while keeping higher at $177, $160, or more the rest of the time – with a single drop to the $140 low we only saw during July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at the third-ever chance to pick up this two-pack at the second-best price we have tracked.

If you want to learn more about these new outdoor lighting devices, be sure to check out our original coverage of this sale here.

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Make up to 100 cuts, even in tight spaces, with Worx’s 20V 5-inch mini cordless chainsaw at $90

Amazon is offering the Worx 20V 5-inch Mini Cordless Chainsaw at $90.33 shipped. It’s down from its $130 full price tag, which we’ve mostly seen dropping to $100 over the last few months, though costs have occasionally fallen lower to $89, $85, and the one-time $84 low that appeared during July’s Prime Day event. Things are down among its lowest rates right now, with the 31% markdown here cutting $40 off the going rate for the best price since Prime Day.

If you want to learn more about this mini chainsaw, as well as its upgraded Nitro variant, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Best new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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