A funny thing happened on the way to President Donald Trump’s mission to obliterate renewable energy. Solar and wind energy use is surging, especially globally, but even in the United States. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Even in the U.S., renewable generation grew substantially, with solar generation up 37% last year and wind up 12%. In Texas, renewable energy supplied 40% of electricity generation in early 2024, according to Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation. “In many countries, renewable energy is central to their economic development,” Adow said.