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Solar Power New Milestones
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Despite federal policy efforts to boost coal, solar power is achieving significant milestones in the U.S., becoming the leading source of new electricity generation. Data shows that in May, solar surpassed coal as the largest single contributor to national electricity supply. This trend indicates continued growth for renewables even amid political headwinds against clean energy.
Key points
- In May, solar power supplied more of U.S. electricity (12.8%) than coal (12.2%), marking a first for the month.
- Solar has become the third-largest source of electricity in the U.S., trailing only natural gas and nuclear power.
- The combined growth of solar and wind energy is outpacing coal, which hit an all-time monthly low in April.
- New generating capacity in Q1 was dominated by solar and battery storage, accounting for 91% of new installations.
- Globally, renewables are projected to provide nearly 45% of electricity generation by 2030.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableIn May, solar power supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal for the first time.
- VerifiableSolar and battery storage made up 91% of all new generating capacity in the first quarter.
- VerifiableThe U.S. electricity demand is increasing due to needs related to artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and transportation electrification.
Missing context
The article mentions the cancellation of specific solar and wind projects and the termination of $7 billion in funding but does not specify which policies or programs were affected, nor does it provide details on the current federal regulatory environment governing renewable energy development.
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