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U.S. Wind and Solar Cost Estimates Undercut Gas
U.S. wind and solar power costs drop below gas in 2026 despite fossil fuel expansion plans.
In brief
U.S. wind and solar power costs drop below gas in 2026 despite fossil fuel expansion plans. U.S. wind and solar power costs remain below gas in 2026 as developers expand fossil fuel capacity. Originally reported by TokenPost.
2026 Power Costs
On an unsubsidized basis, onshore wind costs $68 per megawatt-hour and utility-scale solar $69, compared with $90 for combined-cycle gas.
Fossil Fuel Expansion
Developers plan 68 gigawatts of new fossil capacity from 2026 through 2030, up from 47 gigawatts in 2025 estimates.
Capacity Growth
Fossil fuels account for 30% of planned U.S. power capacity in 2026, despite clean energy still holding the largest share.
The key point
U.S. wind and solar power costs remain below gas in 2026 as developers expand fossil fuel capacity.
