US/global clean energy crushes records: 86GW 2026 US adds + Cortez FL solar-resilient homes/IRENA 49% renewables/residential/C&I/Terabase/Palmetto/Geronimo/Baltimore/AZ
Key Questions
What are the US clean energy addition records for 2026?
The US is on track for 86GW of clean energy additions in 2026, led by solar, battery, and wind.
What is the Cortez, Florida solar-resilient community?
Cortez, Florida, features elevated solar-powered homes designed to be storm-ready post-hurricanes.
What does IRENA report on global renewables?
IRENA indicates renewables, particularly solar at 49%, are leading global clean energy growth.
What is Geronimo Power's recent project?
Geronimo Power has begun operations at the 117MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Ohio.
How is Arizona using solar and batteries?
Arizona Public Service (APS) is deploying solar power and batteries to provide evening power for homes.
What is Baltimore Shines?
Baltimore Shines is a program bringing solar power and savings to 170 city residents' homes.
What is Palmetto's business model?
Palmetto offers homeowners rooftop solar panels for $0 down through an innovative financing model.
What is Terabase's contribution?
Terabase provides an AI-driven digital and automation platform for utility-scale solar deployment.
Solar/batt/wind US lead; global 49% solar; First Solar OH 3k jobs; Geronimo 117MW; AZ APS evening power; Baltimore Shines 170 homes; Cortez FL elevated solar homes post-hurricanes; Palmetto; Terabase AI; ultra-thin BIPV. Track execution, mfg, res/C&I/DG uptake.