U.S. clean power industry adds record 17.1 GW in Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, the U.S. clean power sector achieved a record 17.1 GW of new capacity, bringing the first half total to 23.9 GW. The SunZia Wind project in New Mexico, at 3.5 GW, was a key contributor. The national development pipeline has also reached 205 GW, signaling robust growth despite policy uncertainties.
The U.S. clean power industry reached a significant milestone in the second quarter of 2026 by installing a record 17.1 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity from April to June. This brings the total installations for the first half of the year to 23.9 GW, sufficient to power over 4 million homes. The increase in capacity was largely driven by the operational launch of Pattern Energy’s SunZia Wind project in New Mexico. With a capacity of 3.5 GW, it stands as the largest land-based wind project in U.S. history. This record-breaking quarter underscores the resilience and growth potential of the clean power sector, even in the face of ongoing federal policy uncertainties.
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