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The 2026 Q2 Clean Power Market Report showcases steady development in the solar and storage sectors, while the pipeline for wind projects has slowed due to ongoing federal pushbacks and delays.

The quarter marked the strongest second quarter and first half of a year on record for clean energy deployments, demonstrating that companies and utilities continue to recognize the value of clean energy as a fast, affordable power source, even in an unstable policy environment.

Report Highlights:

• New Mexico led the nation in new clean power capacity additions, adding 3.6 GW to the grid from Pattern Energy’s SunZia project and ending Texas’ two-and-a-half-year streak as the top state.
• Battery storage surpassed 50 GW of installed capacity nationwide and now stands at nearly 53 GW.
• The clean power pipeline reached a record 205 GW, up 20 GW (11%) year-over-year.
• Clean power procurement totaled 14.5 GW, up 23% year over year, with power purchase agreement announcements reaching an all-time first-half record.
• Despite the sector’s strong performance, federal permitting and review delays continue to threaten future development, particularly for land-based wind projects, contributing to a 4% decline in the land-based wind pipeline.

Read the Report:

Download the complete 2026 Q2 Clean Power Quarterly Report for detailed state-by-state analysis, technology deep-dives, and comprehensive market data.

The full 2026 Q2 reportÌýis also available to ACP Members.

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The 2026 Q2 Clean Power Market Report showcases steady development in the solar and storage sectors, while the pipeline for wind projects has slowed due to ongoing federal pushbacks and delays.

The quarter marked the strongest second quarter and first half of a year on record for clean energy deployments, demonstrating that companies and utilities continue to recognize the value of clean energy as a fast, affordable power source, even in an unstable policy environment.

Report Highlights:

• New Mexico led the nation in new clean power capacity additions, adding 3.6 GW to the grid from Pattern Energy’s SunZia project and ending Texas’ two-and-a-half-year streak as the top state.
• Battery storage surpassed 50 GW of installed capacity nationwide and now stands at nearly 53 GW.
• The clean power pipeline reached a record 205 GW, up 20 GW (11%) year-over-year.
• Clean power procurement totaled 14.5 GW, up 23% year over year, with power purchase agreement announcements reaching an all-time first-half record.
• Despite the sector’s strong performance, federal permitting and review delays continue to threaten future development, particularly for land-based wind projects, contributing to a 4% decline in the land-based wind pipeline.

Read the Report:

Download the complete 2026 Q2 Clean Power Quarterly Report for detailed state-by-state analysis, technology deep-dives, and comprehensive market data.

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This new Market Pulse report brings together ACP data from across our work and examines how utility-scale solar is delivering energy to Americans in all 50 states, strengthening our nation’s grid, and supporting over half a million American jobs.

TOP TAKEWAYS

Solar is delivering power now:

• Operational capacity is now 161 GW.
• Utility-scale solar generates enough energy to power nearly 34 million homes.
• 9 states have over 5 GW of operational capacity.
• Solar generated 8.9% of total U.S. electricity in the past year.
• 14 states generate over 10% of their electricity from solar.

Solar is set to keep delivering power in the future:

• 300 GW by 2030, to produce 12% of total U.S. electricity generation.
• More than 40% of new energy adds through 2030 will be solar.
• The utility-scale solar pipeline is up to 104 GW.
• Every state has at least one utility-scale solar project in the pipeline.

MARKET PULSE REPORTS

ACP’s Market Pulse series are member-only, technology-specific reports intended to serve as a resource hub for the latest ACP data, analysis, and forecasting. The reports utilize data from the ACP Research Team’s latest Quarterly Market Reports, in-house outlooks, and subject matter expert insights to offer deep-dives and new perspectives on a single renewable energy technology.

Market Pulse reports are a living toolbox for ACP members to utilize for policy, advocacy, education, and more. The reports include technology-specific infographics, maps, data visualizations, and trending topic spotlights to be shared and referenced.

The full Market Pulse: Utility-Scale Solar Summer 2026 report is available for ACP members.

Individuals who are not members of ACP can explore the infographic and other ACP resources in our resource library.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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Across the areas most affected by the heatwave, wind and solar generation increased during the highest-demand hours compared to the days before and after the event, providing electricity when it was needed most. Markets with higher levels of clean energy experienced substantially lower wholesale electricity prices, while regions with relatively little clean generation experienced the highest prices despite having tens of gigawatts of clean energy waiting to connect to the grid.

To quantify the value of additional clean energy, ACP modeled a scenario in which advanced utility-scale solar, wind, offshore wind, and battery storage projects — totaling 74 GW — currently awaiting interconnection in MISO, PJM, NYISO, and ISO New England had already been operating.

The results were clear:

• More than $170 million in wholesale electricity cost savings during the July heatwave, thanks to clean power.
• Lower reliance on expensive gas, coal, and oil peaking generation.
• Improved system reliability, including avoiding modeled reliability shortfalls during the highest-demand hours.
• Lower wholesale electricity prices across every modeled region.

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, and electricity demand continues to rise. This analysis demonstrates that expanding clean power is not simply an emissions strategy — it is a reliability and affordability strategy. Bringing shovel-ready clean energy projects online faster would reduce consumer costs, strengthen grid reliability, and lessen dependence on the most expensive generating resources when Americans need electricity the most.

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Delivered quarterly, theÌýWind EnergyÌýMonitorÌýfrom the Â鶹ҹÊÐ Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables provides the clean power industry with exclusive insights through comprehensive research.ÌýThis Q2 2026 release includes Q1 2026 in review.

ÌýReport HighlightsÌý

• The US wind industry isÌýon track to connect more than 50 gigawatts (GW) of capacity through 2030, as a surge in construction activity prompts Wood Mackenzie to raise its five-year outlook by 4% quarter-on-quarter.
• Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) surgedÌýyear-on-year in Q1 2026, signalling a steady
  demand.
• Safe harbour activity remains a key driver of market momentum, with post -FID projects accounting for 58% of greenfield capacity additions through 2028, reinforcing confidence in the near -term pipeline.
• Offshore wind additions are forecast to peak in 2027 as the remaining 5.2 GW under construction approaches completion. The near-term outlook, however, masks deeper turbulence in the broader offshore pipeline.

Safe harbour activity remains a key driver of market momentum, with post -FID projects accounting for 58% of greenfield capacity additions through 2028, reinforcing confidence in the near-term pipeline. In parallel, firm turbine order intake reached 1.1 GW in Q1 2026—five times the volume recorded a year earlier—demonstrating continued capital deployment toward safe harbour-qualified projects. Newbuild additions are expected to peak in 2028, as permitting delays and interconnection constraints push a growing share of early-stage developments toward the latter part of the decade.

The report also includesÌýkey quarterly trends and analysis on impactful market regulation, policy, system prices, and supply chain across all segments. The report provides industry professionals with actionable and intelligent insights to better inform business decisions.

Read the Report

• Full Report: from Wood Mackenzie (ACP Members receive discount)
• Executive Summary: Download the complimentary executive summary above.

Who Should Buy This Report

The U.S. Wind Energy Monitor is an indispensable resource for industry players who refuse to be caught off-guard by rapid changes. With our expert analysis at your fingertips, you can confidently chart your course, refine your strategy, and stay ahead of the curve.

• Developers & IPPs: Pinpoint emerging project locations, secure best-in-class components, and optimize project schedules.
• Investors & Financiers: Validate market assumptions, quantify policy risk, and identify prime opportunities for returns.
• OEMs & Supply Chain Leaders: Align manufacturing capacity with market demand, reduce bottlenecks, and meet domestic content criteria.
• Utilities & Offtakers: Evaluate future procurement strategies and gain confidence in long-term supply availability.
• Policy & Regulatory Stakeholders: Anticipate industry needs and shape supportive policy frameworks that drive sustainable growth.

Purchase the Report

ACP Members get discounted access to the US Wind Energy Monitor using a coupon code. For access to the ACP member coupon code, please email membership@cleanpower.org.

About Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables

Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk Analytics business, is a trusted source of commercial intelligence for the world’s natural resources sector. We empower clients to make better strategic decisions, providing objective analysis and advice on assets, companies and markets. For more information, visit:  or follow on Twitter .Ìý

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