Duke Energy’s Carolinas resource plan targets 18.5 gigawatts of new solar capacity by 2041.

Duke Energy’s resource plan for its North Carolina and South Carolina service territories targets 18.5 gigawatts of new solar generation by 2041. This is planned generation capacity, not current operating output or a statement that all projects have already received approval.

Duke told South Carolina regulators that its Carolinas territory continues to experience significant growth. The company also noted that North Carolina and South Carolina rank among the fastest-growing states.

The supplied source identifies solar alongside gas and nuclear resources in its coverage of the plan. It does not provide, in the supplied description, a project-by-project solar schedule or identify how much of the 18.5 gigawatts is contracted, permitted or under construction.