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Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?
Federal policy under the Trump administration halted offshore wind projects while solar and battery storage provided 85% of new power additions in the first nine months of 2025.
- Clean energy faced turbulence and challenges in 2025 despite progress in new projects, according to energy developers and experts.
- Federal government actions such as canceling grants and curtailing programs hindered clean energy growth.
- While policy uncertainty remains, advocates are optimistic about clean energy's future due to its natural advantages and high demand.
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Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?
Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar.
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