Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.
Summary
Ars Technica reports that US clean energy capacity is set to grow by a record 45 GW in 2026, despite efforts by the Trump administration to curb renewables. Analysts attribute the boom to rising electricity demand from AI data centers, higher energy prices due to geopolitical tensions, and expiring tax credits, with regulators sometimes adapting policies to energy needs. The story notes that solar and wind are competitive and that ongoing legal actions and policy proposals continue to shape deployment.