# Trump tried to curb clean energy. It’s booming anyway.

https://mins.news/en/item/32118

- Ars Technica, 2026-08-24 14:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/trump-tried-to-curb-clean-energy-its-booming-anyway/

> Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to slow solar and wind development, rising US electricity demand is driving a clean energy investment boom. S&P Global Energy forecasts a record 45 gigawatts of additions this year, propelled by higher energy prices, power-hungry AI data centers and a rush to use expiring tax credits.