Clean energy capacity reaches 30% in the United States

The United States clean energy sector is experiencing a complex transition following shifts in federal policy. While many Biden-era tax credits for consumers and electric vehicles have been repealed or reduced under the Trump administration, direct funding laws from the Inflation Reduction Act remain largely intact. This has resulted in a stabilized environment where solar energy and battery storage continue to grow, even as new wind projects face obstacles.

Renewable energy currently accounts for 30% of power generating capacity in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. While the U.S. automotive industry faces challenges in the electric vehicle market compared to global trends, hybrid vehicle sales remain strong.

Internationally, Finland is planning a significant expansion of its solar capacity, with over 26 GW of large-scale solar projects currently in the planning stages. In the U.S., regional legislative efforts continue, such as California’s move to ease access to balcony solar systems and Delaware’s mandate to power data centers with clean energy.