CLEAN ENERGY BOOM DEFIES TRUMP'S CURBS

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U.S. clean energy capacity is set to reach record growth despite efforts to restrict the sector. S&P Global Energy projects a 45GW capacity increase this year.

The clean energy sector is expanding at unprecedented rates, contradicting policy headwinds from the Trump administration. According to S&P Global Energy, the U.S. will add 45GW of clean energy capacity in the coming year—a record figure. This growth reflects market forces stronger than regulatory obstacles. Declining costs for solar and wind technology, combined with existing tax incentives and corporate sustainability commitments, are driving investment independently of federal policy. The expansion spans multiple sectors, with solar and wind leading capacity additions. Major utilities and tech companies continue renewable investments despite regulatory uncertainty. The data underscores a shift in clean energy economics: the sector has become competitive on cost alone, making it attractive regardless of political climate. While policy changes can affect the pace of growth, underlying market fundamentals appear resilient to short-term political reversals.

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