Despite Political Rhetoric, Conservative Support for Solar Is Solidifying. Here’s Why. - CleanTechnica

Despite prevailing political rhetoric opposing clean energy within parts of the current administration, conservative voters in the United States are increasingly supportive of expanding solar power. Polls conducted by Fabrizio, Lee & Associates and Kellyanne Conway’s KA Consulting reveal that a significant majority of Republican voters back solar energy because it lowers electricity costs, bolsters American manufacturing, and enhances energy security. Notably, 68% of GOP voters favor building all forms of electricity generation, including solar, to reduce costs, and 70% support utility-scale solar projects using American-made materials. This support is evident even in traditionally conservative states, where practical benefits of solar power outweigh partisan rhetoric. Red states are leading the nation in new solar installations, with 73% of new U.S. solar capacity in 2025 located in states that voted for President Trump. States like Texas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Arkansas are setting deployment records, driven by competitive markets favoring the lowest-cost and fastest-to-build energy sources. This solar