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Everything’s bigger in Texas

By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success. The state is by far the country’s fastest-growing solar market. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) records nearly 54 GW of solar and more than 29 GWh of batteries have been installed, while Texas is also growing into a vital hub for the US solar manufacturing industry, as Ben Zientara reports.
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Ben Zientara
T1 Energy is one of several solar manufacturers building new facilities in Texas. | Image: T1 Energy

As of mid-2026, Texas is just behind California’s 55.5 GW of total solar capacity, and has about half the Golden State’s 60.6 GWh of energy storage capacity. But Texas is catching up quickly. More than 65% of the state’s solar capacity and more than 85% of its batteries were installed since the beginning of 2023. The Lone …

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