US President Caught Napping By US Solar Industry

The article discusses the resilience and ongoing growth of the US solar industry despite challenges posed during President Donald Trump’s administration. Although investment in solar and wind energy slowed in the first half of 2025, the industry has maintained enough momentum to continue expanding into the coming years. A Deloitte report highlights that renewable energy projects accounted for 93% of new power generation capacity additions in early 2025, with solar and storage making up 83% of that growth. The report also notes that new regulations targeting foreign entities from countries like China and Russia could reduce overseas competition, potentially boosting domestic solar deployment in 2026. Deloitte further emphasizes that solar power remains cost-competitive with natural gas even without tax credits, which are still available for projects initiated before certain deadlines. However, the firm projects a decline in annual solar, wind, and storage capacity additions between 2026 and 2030 compared to previous estimates, partly due to legislative and regulatory factors. Despite this slowdown, the industry’s projected growth