US Electricity from Renewable Energy Beat Electricity from Coal or Nuclear in 2022

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 22 May 2023 22:51:09 +0000

Since 2007, the use of coal for electricity generation has generally been in decline, while the use of renewables has been on the rise. Electricity generation from nuclear had remained relatively flat over the last two decades but has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2022, net generation of electricity from renewables reached […]

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U.S. Battery Storage Capacity To Increase Significantly By 2025

Credit to Author: U.S. Energy Information Administration| Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:03:00 +0000

Developers and power plant owners plan to significantly increase utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States over the next three years, reaching 30.0 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2025, based on our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. Developers and power plant owners report operating and planned capacity additions, including battery storage, to us […]

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Protecting Solar Energy Assets From Hazardous Weather

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2022 03:29:05 +0000

Hailstorm warning system combines weather sensors & nowcasts. By Johan Jacques, Meteorological Consultant Republished courtesy of KISTERS North America, Inc. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, between 2020 and 2035 solar power is estimated to rise from 3% to 14% of total energy production in the United States. By the year 2050, this particular […]

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