Despite the surging electricity demand that exceeds supply, President Donald trump has cut power to renewable power projects by withdrawing federal approval stating he “will not approve wind or farmer destroying solar.”
Posting on Truth Social, Trump writes “The days of stupidity are over in the USA!!!” Trump has held a long desire to wage war on renewable energy often complaining solar takes up too much land or spontaneously embarking upon rant over the sight of wind turbines seen from his Turnberry and Menie golf courses.
With the administration reviewing its permitting for renewables last month, the process has been transferred to the office of Interior secretary Doug Burgum.
This put renewable firms on the back foot where permission was once taken for granted, the latest comments have them deeply concerned over the future prospects of business.
Prices are rocketing on the national grid by 22% according to PJM Interconnection along with demand from data centers surging. Yet, Trump directs the blame for short supply and sky high prices on renewables.
Lawrence Berkeley National Library counters Trump's claims stating that solar power and battery supply is the solution to closing the demand and supply gap, especially since most of the projects are ready to connect to the grid.
Trumps commenced his war on renewables with his One Big Beautiful Bill which serves to cease all tax credits and investment by 2027. Strengthening his attack, his tariffs on copper and steel have driven up the costs for renewable projects.
