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Ars Technica
Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.
The US clean energy sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom, with anticipated additions reaching 45 gigawatts this year, nearly 25% more than previous records. Factors such as high electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers, and expiring tax credits are driving this growth. Despite the Trump administration's efforts to reduce solar and wind projects, pragmatic energy needs are pushing the industry forward. Analysts expect considerable increases in solar and wind capacities moving into 2026 and beyond.
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Published 24 Aug 2026, 14:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- US clean energy additions expected to rise by a record 45 gigawatts this year.
- Growth driven by demand from AI data centers and expiring tax credits.
- Trump's administration faces contradiction between anti-renewable agenda and energy needs.
- New solar capacity projected to increase by nearly a third by 2026.
- Wind capacity anticipated to jump by almost 50% in the same timeframe.
Interesting facts
- The expected clean energy additions equate to Turkey's average electricity demand.
- Despite political opposition, developers are rushing to complete projects by the 2030 deadline.