Solar Energy and Battery Storage to Comprise 81% of New Electricity Generation in U.S. for 2024: EIA

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By Paige BennettFeb 16, 2024, 1:22 pm271 pts
According to a recent analysis by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar and battery storage is expected to dominate new electricity generation capacity for this year. In 2024, there are currently plans to add 62.8 gigawatts of utility-scale electric generating capacity, about 55% higher than…

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