The renewable energy sector is under pressure as 2026 unfolds, with a challenging administration in Washington, and a few industry miscues in the headlines, some made worse by government promotion or bungling.
Indeed, in late 2025 the pundits amplified a new take on global warming embraced by Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, to the effect that climate change is a concern, but manageable.
The Gates’ revelation came on the heels of announcements by automakers Ford and Porsche that ambitious electric vehicle (EV) plans were being scaled back amid price and performance issues, a move touted as another win for fossil fuels, and examples what happens after government mandated clean energy initiatives.
There is no denying there have been renewable power projects that ran over budget, while electrical grids have run short on 24/7 power supplies to meet peak demand.
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom and attendant multiplying data centers are
