Solar Could Provide 40% of U.S. Electricity by 2035, DOE Reports

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By Climate NexusSep 9, 2021, 10:17 am263 ptsTrending
Solar energy can rise from 3% of U.S. power generation today to 40% by 2035, and ultimately 50% by 2050, a new report from the Energy Department and National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows. Falling costs have boosted solar growth over the past decade, so reaching that 40% threshold would require less than…

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