Solar energy to dominate US power generation growth, despite Trump’s fossil fuel focus

  • Solar capacity in the US is set to increase significantly, with a 34% and 17% rise in generation expected in the next two years.
  • Renewables, particularly solar and wind, are overtaking coal in the US electricity mix, challenging President Trump’s fossil fuel expansion plans.
  • Despite Trump’s opposition to renewables, the solar industry remains optimistic, planning a substantial increase in energy storage capacity by 2030.

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