Clean Energy Deployment Outpaces Forecasts Despite Policy Headwinds
Renewables captured 92% of new U.S. capacity additions in 2025 and exceeded 50% of Australia's grid electricity for a full quarter, driving wholesale prices down 40%. This momentum persists despite Trump administration rollbacks including IRA repeals and offshore wind delays, with solar costs halving predictions and data center demand favoring fast-deployable clean options.
Economic fundamentals now drive transition independent of policy support, reducing regulatory risk for clean energy investments while creating stranded asset exposure in fossil fuels.
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