**US clean energy to smash records in 2026, despite Trump roadblocks**

The United States is on track to add a record amount of clean power this year, even as the Trump administration pushes policies against it. A new industry report says solar, battery storage, and wind projects will account for nearly all new electricity added to the grid. The American Clean Power Association (ACP), a trade group, published its annual market forecast on Tuesday. It predicts the U.S. will install about 60 gigawatts of clean energy capacity in 2026. That is 20% more than last year, which was already a record. One gigawatt can power roughly 750,000 homes. The new additions would be enough to cover millions of households. Solar energy and battery storage make up the bulk of the growth. Wind power is also expected to grow, but at a slower pace. The ACP says these technologies have become cheaper and faster to build than coal or gas plants. That economic advantage helps them survive policy headwinds. The Trump administration has rolled back environmental rules and promoted fossil fuels. It has also threatened to cut federal support for renewable energy. But the report shows that state-level policies and corporate demand for clean power are strong enough to keep the sector growing. “Despite federal headwinds, our industry is resilient,” an ACP spokesperson said. “The market is voting for clean energy with its own money.” The report comes as the U.S. faces pressure to cut carbon emissions. Even without federal support, the clean energy boom is expected to continue through 2026 and beyond.