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.
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 3 weeks ago
I've already passed wind in 2025.
Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Would that be considered breaking news?
Godnroc@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
No, but it is breaking wind.
Matt3999@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
On fox news
SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Are you a renewable resource?
frunch@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
He’s here a lot, does that count?
Hux@lemmy.ml 3 weeks ago
Username checks out.
kmartburrito@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Mmmmmmmmmm beefy!
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world 3 weeks ago
Did you call me fat?