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U.S. utility-scale solar, wind and battery additions are set to top 80 gigawatts by early 2027

Candidate metadata citing the U.S. EIA says utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage are expected to add more than 80 gigawatts of generating capacity by February 28, 2027, outpacing additions from fossil fuel and

Key Takeaways

Candidate metadata says U.S. utility-scale solar, wind, and storage additions could exceed 80 GW by February 28, 2027.
The same excerpt says additions from fossil fuel and nuclear sources would be smaller over that period.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via electrek.co

Federal court freezes Trump-era barriers to wind and solar permitting

A federal judge ordered Interior and the Army Corps to stop enforcing policies that had slowed or blocked renewable energy projects while a broader legal challenge moves forward.

Key Takeaways

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against policies that had limited wind and solar permitting.
The ruling affects roughly 57.2 GW of renewable capacity facing delay or cancellation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via utilitydive.com

South Australia Opens 11,000 Square Kilometers for Renewable Energy Bids

South Australia has opened two large land release areas for renewable energy feasibility licenses, widening the state’s pipeline for solar, wind, and storage as it pushes toward a 100% net renewables target by 2027.

Key Takeaways

South Australia opened more than 11,000 square kilometers for renewable energy feasibility licenses.
The two release areas are Whyalla West and Gawler Ranges East.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com