Solar and storage remain dominant in US power plant construction despite Trump policies

Solar and battery-storage projects continue to lead new power-plant capacity additions in the U.S. even as the Trump administration eliminates tax credits, freezes clean-energy permitting, and imposes tariffs on solar equipment.

First covered Aug 21, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Solar and storage remain dominant in US power plant construction despite Trump policies — Image via canarymedia.com

Coverage

36d Canary Media Solar and storage still dominate US power plant construction — See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . It’s a tough time to build renewable energy in the U.S.

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Discussion

Bluesky: @ericwesoff.bsky.social Eric Wesoff · 36d ago · 3 ♥ The numbers don't lie, 90% of what was built in the first half of this year is either solar, storage, or wind power, per U.S. Energy Information Administration data because it is cheaper than fossil fuels or nuclear. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

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