U.S. installs 4.4 GW of utility-scale solar in Q1 2025, retracting about 30%

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The United States installed 4.4 GW of utility-scale solar energy in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 30% decrease from the previous year's record. Alongside solar, the country also achieved a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage, contributing to a total of 7.4 GW of clean energy installations, which is slightly below the 8.1 GW installed in Q1 2024. Florida led the installations with 894 MW, while the largest solar project was the 435 MW Dunns Bridge Solar II in Indiana, which includes a battery storage system.

The report from the American Clean Power Association highlights a significant year-over-year growth in battery storage capacity, which has increased by 65%. Despite the growth in clean energy projects, uncertainty surrounding tax credits has led to the cancellation of approximately $14 billion in clean energy initiatives in 2025. The proposed budget reconciliation bill could further impact the industry by eliminating key tax credits ahead of schedule, raising concerns about the future of clean energy investments in the U.S.