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Trump-voting states are driving 71% of new U.S. solar installations, report says
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Trump-voting states in the U.S. accounted for 71% of new solar capacity installed in the first half of 2026 despite federal policies favouring fossil fuels. Solar and battery storage made up 70% of all new U.S. grid capacity during this period, driven partly by projects qualifying for expiring federal tax credits.
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You must adjust your market focus as solar growth surges strongest where policy seems unfavourable. Federal subsidy expiry signals a rush to deploy now before incentives vanish and regulatory hurdles grow.
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