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Winner-take-all · 5 outcomes5 contractsKalshirefreshed 1 min agoCloses Mar 31, 2027 · 326d

Will at least 40 GWdc of solar capacity be installed in 2026

Leader sits at 91% across 5 bound outcomes, runner-up at 87%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.

Leader probability

91%

At least 35 GWdc

runner-up 87¢leader 91¢

Outcomes

5

winner-take-all

Runner-up

87¢

At least 40 GWdc

Spread

4pp

contested

24h volume

$0

thin orderbook

Closes

Mar 31, 2027

326 days

Venue

Kalshi

5 bound

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAt least 35 GWdc: 91% (20 days, 5 points)At least 35 GWdc: 91% on 2026-05-07At least 40 GWdc: 87% (20 days, 15 points)At least 40 GWdc: 87% on 2026-05-06At least 45 GWdc: 72% (20 days, 17 points)At least 45 GWdc: 72% on 2026-05-06
At least 35 GWdc91¢At least 40 GWdc87¢At least 45 GWdc72¢
Top 3 candidates by current price · 20d

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How the bracket ladder is priced.

Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.

Analysis

This contract asks whether the United States will install at least 40 gigawatts of solar capacity during 2026. The 91% probability reflects market participants' assessment that this installation target is highly likely to be met. Solar deployment has accelerated in recent years due to falling costs, tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, and corporate renewable energy commitments. The main factors supporting high confidence are existing project pipelines and construction timelines already underway; the main downside risks involve supply chain disruptions, permitting delays, or financing constraints. Resolution hinges on year-end 2026 data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration or Solar Energy Industries Association reporting total installed capacity for the calendar year.

  • U.S. solar installations in 2023 totaled approximately 31 GWdc; reaching 40 GWdc represents a 29% increase year-over-year
  • The Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and investment tax incentives directly reduce the cost of projects that were planned or partially financed before 2026
  • Utility-scale solar projects under construction have typical 18-36 month lead times; pipeline visibility is relatively high for early-2026 starts
  • Supply chain constraints for solar panels and inverters have eased substantially since 2021-2022, reducing project delay risk
  • Manufacturing incentives and tariff structures will influence component costs and completion rates in the second half of 2026

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