Despite High Costs, Solar and Wind Still Cheapest New Power Sources: Report
Utility-scale solar costs range from $40 to $98/MWh, onshore wind costs $37 to $99/MWh
July 17, 2026
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Utility-scale solar and onshore wind continue to offer the lowest unsubsidized levelized cost of energy (LCOE) in the U.S., even as higher capital costs, interest rates, tariffs, and supply-chain repricing have pushed renewable energy prices higher, according to Lazard.
