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Renewables to rise above coal and nuclear says FERC

PostPosted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:37 am
by Oscar
Renewables to rise above coal and nuclear says FERC

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Smart Energy International, Mar 13 2020

Renewables are estimated to add nearly 50,000 MW, being more than a quarter of the total capacity according to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data, issued last week by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

According to the report, the mix of renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) provided 57.26% of new U.S. electrical generating capacity added in 2019 – swamping that provided by coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power combined.

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