SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 12, 2025The Verge

Solar and wind beat coal in the US for the first time

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Despite opposition, market forces drove wind and solar to outproduce coal in US electricity generation for the first time in 2024, with solar growing fastest and becoming the cheapest power source in most areas, while wind remained cheaper than coal or gas.

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