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Based on current deployment rates, it is likely that solar will surpass wind as the third-largest source of electricity. And solar may soon topple coal in the number two spot.

Looking ahead, through July 2028, FERC expects no new coal capacity to come online based on its “high probability additions” forecast. Meanwhile 63 coal plants are expected to be retired, subtracting 25 GW from the 198 GW total, and landing at about 173 GW of coal capacity by 2028. Meanwhile, FERC forecasts 92.6 GW of “high probability additions” solar will come online through July 2028.

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[–] tomkatt@lemmy.world 9 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
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[–] Sunschein@piefed.social 5 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Another example of Big Media always twisting the narrative! They didn't "pass wind," they FARTED! Stop diverting the blame!

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago
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[–] VeryVito@lemmy.ml 6 points 18 hours ago

Heh heh. Heh heh.

[–] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Well despite Trump wanting to reverse it coal has been being phased out for decades. I'd look at how it does vs natural gas.

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