Trump’s Return Shakes Up Clean Energy: A Look at Solar Stocks and the Inflation Reduction Act’s Fate
With Donald Trump’s return to the political scene and Republicans potentially controlling Congress, clean energy stocks have taken a hit. The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) and Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF (PBD) have plummeted, mirroring the decline in individual solar companies like Sunnova Energy and SolarEdge Technologies. This downturn is largely attributed to concerns about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its crucial tax incentives for renewable energy. While the IRA’s benefits are undeniable, Trump’s potential rollback of green policies could significantly impact the sector. The article explores the possible scenarios for the IRA under Trump and assesses whether the current drop in solar stock prices presents a buying opportunity or if more pain lies ahead.