Solar energy continues to make significant strides in the United States, with the latest data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealing that solar power accounted for over 10% of total US electrical generation in April. In fact, wind and solar combined produced nearly one-quarter of the country’s electricity, while all renewable energy sources contributed to almost a third of the total output.
The EIA’s monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report, which includes data up to April 30, 2025, confirms that solar energy remains the fastest-growing source of electricity in the US. In April, utility-scale solar generation increased by 39.3%, with small-scale solar PV (such as rooftop installations) also seeing an 11.8% growth. Together, they provided 10.7% of the country’s electricity.
During the first third of 2025, both utility-scale and small-scale solar power increased by 32.9% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching almost 7.7% of total US electrical generation. This growth has allowed solar to surpass hydropower output and now produce more electricity than hydropower, biomass, and geothermal combined.
Wind energy also continues to be a leader in the renewable energy sector, accounting for 12.6% of US electricity in the first four months of 2025. In April alone, wind power provided 13.9% of the country’s electricity supply, on par with coal.
The combination of wind and solar energy now outproduces coal and nuclear power in the US. During the first third of 2025, wind and solar provided 20.3% of the country’s total electricity, up from 18.5% in the same period in 2024. In April, solar and wind accounted for 24.6% of US electrical output.
Overall, renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal, generated 27.7% of total US electricity production in the first four months of 2025, up from 26.3% in the previous year. In April alone, renewables reached a new record, providing 32.8% of total electricity generation and closing in on natural gas, which accounted for 35.1% of the country’s electricity.
Despite the rapid growth of solar and wind energy, the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director, Ken Bossong, expressed concern over the Trump administration and the Republican Congress’s push towards fossil fuels and nuclear power. He emphasized the importance of continuing to support renewable energy technologies to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
As the renewable energy sector continues to expand, it is essential to consider transitioning to solar power with a battery storage system to improve resilience and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. Platforms like EnergySage offer a convenient way to find trusted solar installers and compare quotes to make the switch to clean energy.
