Martha MuirAug 20, 2026 – 4.00pmLondon | Donald Trump is presiding over an unexpected clean energy boom, as rising electricity demand spurs investment in new capacity despite the US administration’s efforts to thwart a solar and wind rollout.Clean energy additions will rise by a record 45 gigawatts this year, according to S&P Global Energy – equivalent to the average electricity demand of Turkey. The increase is roughly 25 per cent higher than the previous record set in 2024.Financial TimesSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles