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Clean energy faces headwinds but the future is still bright
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite significant cancellations and downsizing totaling roughly 48,000 jobs and $35 billion in U.S. clean-energy projects through early 2026, planned additions of 86 GW of utility-scale capacity driven by solar, battery storage, and wind signal continued growth in clean energy production. Renewables remain economically competitive and lead global capacity increases, notably with China's record solar capacity expansion.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You face a market where clean-energy projects are tough to finance and grow but utility-scale solar and batteries are still among the cheapest options. Position your business to benefit from growing electricity demand and shifting national priorities on local and secure energy production.
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