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A new analysis examines whether the rapid growth of U.S. solar power installations is beginning to plateau, even as renewables continue to comfortably cover rising electricity demand, which is increasing about 2% in 2026. The report weighs factors including policy shifts, grid constraints, and market saturation against continued strong renewable investment. The findings feed into a broader debate about the pace of the U.S. energy transition and whether renewables can keep up with growing demand driven partly by AI data centers.