US clean-energy shift accelerates; 93% of new capacity from solar, wind, batteries
Solar, wind and batteries are expected to provide 93% of new US electricity capacity this year.
OriginalSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trump can't stop America's shift to clean energy. And we can accelerate it.”
93% of new US electricity capacity this year will be solar, wind and batteries.
Key points
- Since 2015, most new American power capacity has been clean energy sources.
- This year, 93% of planned new electricity capacity is from solar, wind and batteries.
- The existing grid still relies on fossil fuels at 57% today.
- Coal remains expensive and declining; 99% of coal plants cost more to keep than replacement.
- States and local actions can speed up deployment of plug-in solar and flexible electric machines.
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Solar, wind and batteries are expected to provide 93% of new US electricity capacity this year.