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Trump's attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say
US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first
TL;DR
- The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than from gas in March, a first for a full month nationally.
- 93% of new electricity capacity added in the US in 2026 is projected to come from solar, wind, and batteries.
- Federal courts have blocked Trump's anti-renewables actions, including restrictions on projects on federal land.
- Wind, solar, and batteries are now cheaper and faster to construct than gas and coal plants.
- Despite political volatility and grid connection issues, optimism is growing in the clean energy sector.
- Polling suggests a significant portion of Republican voters support solar power, indicating a potential shift in political sentiment.
- The war in Iran has ironically accelerated global transitions away from oil and gas due to volatile costs.