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U.S. Renewable Deployment Hits Record High Despite Trump
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite opposition from the Trump administration, the U.S. added a record 17.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the first half of 2026, enough to power 83 million homes, marking the highest clean energy deployment ever. Clean energy procurement and purchase agreements also hit all-time highs, demonstrating strong market momentum.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it between 3 Sep 2026 and 4 Sep 2026.
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You face a US energy market where clean power adoption accelerates despite federal headwinds, signalling that customer demand and market forces drive opportunity more than policy. Betting on renewable infrastructure growth remains strong as the broader energy transition advances.
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2 sources · first reported 3 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Sep 2026
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