Byron Donalds says solar power is a ‘fad’ but Florida utilities are expanding its use

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 908

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Despite the Trump administration’s hostility towards renewable energy, information released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that utility solar capacity — large scale projects that provide electricity to power grids — has increased 33% since 2025.

That’s according to the SUN DAY campaign, which tracks renewable energy nationally.

The president’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025 removed solar power tax credits, which industry groups in Florida feared could devastate …

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