U.S. Solar Installations Dropped in 2025 After Trump’s Clean Energy Critique – What It Means for the Future

U.S. solar installations fell roughly 32% in 2025—from 22 GW to about 15 GW—marking the first year-over-year decline in a decade, driven partly by political rhetoric questioning federal clean-energy subsidies. The uncertainty dampened investor sentiment, raised financing costs, and prompted several states to consider scaling back renewable mandates. Residential rooftop solar saw the steepest drop, while commercial and industrial segments remained relatively stable.