Your Daily Renewable Energy Briefing

US EIA Forecasts Significant Solar Growth While Policy Shifts and Strategic Investments Shape Sector

• The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects a 17% increase in solar energy generation this summer compared to 2025, alongside a 6% rise in hydro and a 5% increase in wind power. This surge in renewable output is expected to help meet rising electricity demand during peak summer months, while coal generation is forecast to decline by approximately 10% in the first half of 2026 relative to the same period last year.

  Utilitydive

• Elevate Renewables, an energy infrastructure developer, secured a $50 million Energy Transition Supplier Finance Facility from Rabobank to accelerate a large solar and battery energy storage project. This initiative is specifically designed to power a data center, highlighting the critical role of modern energy infrastructure in addressing the rapidly expanding energy demands of the digital economy.

  Morningstar

• The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) issued a policy advisory on April 13, 2026, emphasizing the strategic importance of renewables for enhancing energy security and resilience amidst the current global energy crisis. The report notes that over 85% of new renewable energy installations are now more cost-effective than fossil fuel alternatives, with renewables already reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports in several countries.

  Irena

• In a potentially counterintuitive move, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed a 52% cut to the funding of the National Laboratory of the Rockies. This reduction, announced on April 13, 2026, could significantly impact renewable energy research and development efforts in the United States.

  Pv Tech