Solar and wind beat coal in the US for the first time
In a first for the US, wind and solar produced more electricity than coal last year, according to a new report from energy ...
US wind and solar still have room to grow for data centers, Microsoft VP says
U.S. wind and solar development still has significant room for expansion to power data centers, particularly in the Midwest ...
Climate and environment updates: US generated record solar and wind energy in 2024
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Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024
The data was released a day after the new U.S. energy secretary, Chris Wright, strongly criticized solar and wind energy on ...
Wind and Solar Overtake Coal Power for First Time in U.S.
The two renewable energy sources accounted for 17% of the country’s power mix while coal fell to a low of 15%. Natural gas ...
Over $13 billion in solar, wind investment at risk in Vietnam, industry letter says
More than two dozen foreign and Vietnamese investors, including Adani Green Energy , have warned Vietnam's plans to ...
Solar and wind energy generation have grown over the last decade
Solar is the fastest-growing source of electricity in the U.S. with growth occurring in all 50 states over the last 10 years.
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In a historic first, wind and solar combined overtake coal in the US
In the US in 2024, wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation, surpassing coal, which fell to a record low of 15%.