For the first time, wind power eclipsed both coal and nuclear in the U.S.
2 years, 9 months ago

For the first time, wind power eclipsed both coal and nuclear in the U.S.

NPR  

For the first time, wind power eclipsed both coal and nuclear in the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Wayne Parry/AP Wayne Parry/AP Wind power in the United States reached a new milestone last month. On March 29, wind turbines produced more electricity than coal and nuclear, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, an agency that collects energy statistics for the government, says. In the past, wind-powered electricity has gone beyond coal and nuclear on separate days, but this was the first time wind surpassed both on the same day. The agency says electricity generation from wind on a monthly basis has been lower than natural gas, coal and nuclear generation.

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U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

Associated Press  

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday. “Over the past decade, the levelized cost of wind energy declined by 70 percent, while the levelized cost of solar power has declined by an even more impressive 90 percent.” “Renewable energy is now the most affordable …

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

The Independent  

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Wind turbines set new record for power production
2 years, 9 months ago

Wind turbines set new record for power production

The Telegraph  

One of the newest developments, Orsted’s giant Hornsea Two wind farm 55 miles off the Yorkshire coast, generated its first power in December and will be fully operational this year. Over the past three months, EnAppSys said wind generated 23.3 terawatt hours, about 31pc of total demand and beating its previous record of 23 terawatt hours at the start of …

Climate crisis: Wind and solar produce record 10% of world’s electricity, but scientists warn faster change is needed
4 years, 5 months ago

Climate crisis: Wind and solar produce record 10% of world’s electricity, but scientists warn faster change is needed

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the first half of 2020, wind turbines and solar panels together produced a record 10 per cent of …

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