Utility-scale solar’s levelized cost of electricity ranges between $40/MWh and $98/MWh, while combined cycle gas ranges between $51/MWh and $129/MWh, said a report from Lazard.
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Utility-scale solar’s levelized cost of electricity ranges between $40/MWh and $98/MWh, while combined cycle gas ranges between $51/MWh and $129/MWh, said a report from Lazard.
Published July 16, 2026
An aerial view of a solar panel array at a solar farm on June 17, 2026, near Rosamond, Calif. Despite policy changes, wind and solar remain cheaper than conventional new-build alternatives when comparing the levelized cost of electricity, Lazard said.
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