US solar installations down in 2025 after Trump policies jolt market, report says

March 10, 2026

March 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. solar market added fewer new installations in 2025 compared to the year before, a study showed on Tuesday, pointing to cooling momentum across the sector after President Donald Trump scrapped subsidies and tax ‌breaks for renewable energy developers.

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