A trade industry report forecasts that the US clean energy sector will continue its growth, adding about 60 gigawatts of solar, battery, and wind capacity in 2026. This projection remains robust despite expected political opposition from the Trump administration.

US clean energy installations are forecast to hit another record this year – and account for the vast majority of new power additions – despite facing policy opposition from the Trump administration, according to a trade industry report. The nation’s power sector is expected to add about 60 gigawatts of solar, battery storage and wind capacity in 2026, the American Clean Power (ACP) Association said in its annual market assessment published on Tuesday. That is up 20 per cent from over 50...