Articles tagged with "US-solar-industry"
Trump Or No Trump, The US Solar Industry Is Hanging In There
The article discusses the resilience of the US solar industry amid political chaos and economic challenges, particularly under the Trump administration. Despite distractions caused by President Trump’s controversial behavior and attempts to divert public attention, the solar sector continues to attract significant investment. According to Mercom Capital’s 2025 report, corporate funding for solar projects decreased by 16% year-over-year, falling from $26.3 billion in 2024 to $22.2 billion in 2025. However, the number of deals actually increased from 157 to 175, indicating sustained investor interest and a shift toward smaller, lower-risk projects amid policy uncertainty, trade tensions, and higher financing costs. Mercom Capital CEO Raj Prabhu highlighted that 2025 was more a year of adjustment than retreat, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) serving as a bright spot reflecting ongoing demand for solar assets driven by rising energy needs. The industry’s ability to maintain robust deal activity despite a downturn in total capital raised suggests it
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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
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