Renewables soar in the U.S.

Solar continues to be fastest-growing source of electrical generation - now over 7%

According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), wind produced more electricity than coal in April while wind plus solar combined out-produced nuclear power. Electrical generation by wind and solar also out-produced coal and nearly tied nuclear power during the first four months of 2023.  The latest issue of EIA's "Electric Power Monthly" report (with data through April 30, 2023) reveals that in the first third of this year, electrical generation by solar (including small-scale distributed systems) grew by 10.24%, compared to the same period in 2022 - faster than any other energy source. This was... ... More: Official Press Release SUN DAY Campaign

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