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Federal policies in second Trump term lead to cancellation of over 20 GW of new US clean energy capacity -report

Published 22:54 on July 9, 2026 / Last updated at 22:54 on July 9, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Projects for more than 20 GW of new capacity from solar, wind, and battery storage have been cancelled during the second Trump administration, according to an economic analysis released by a US-based nonpartisan business group on Thursday.
Projects for more than 20 GW of new capacity from solar, wind, and battery storage have been cancelled during the second Trump administration, according to an economic analysis released by a US-based nonpartisan business group on Thursday.


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