Energy Department says solar could produce 45 percent of electricity by 2050

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Solar energy could supply nearly half of the nation’s electricity nationwide by 2050 in a scenario where the U.S. reaches net-zero carbon emissions, according to a study released Wednesday by the Department of Energy.

Published 2 years ago · Washington, United States

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Solar energy can account for 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035

The Biden administration on Wednesday released a report showing the United States can get 40% of its electricity from solar energy by 2035, a significant jump. The Solar Futures Study outlines how solar energy can help decarbonize the U.S. power grid and help achieve a Biden administration goal of net zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035. “The study illuminates the fact that solar, our cheapest and fastest-growing source of clean e…

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Reuters

Biden administration to set goal of 45% solar energy by 2050

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration on Wednesday will announce a goal of using solar energy to produce nearly half of the nation's electricity by 2050, the New York Times reported, citing a report by the U.S. Energy Department. (Reporting by Susan Heavey)

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Biden unveils plan for solar power to produce 45% of US electricity by 2050

Solar power could reach 40 per cent by 2035 by doubling the installation of solar energy annually, according to new study

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Joe Biden Wants Solar To Provide 45% Of US Energy By 2050

The Biden administration said Wednesday the United States should aim to garner nearly 50 percent of its electric supply from solar energy by mid-century, unveiling the latest component of its climate change strategy.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Report: Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035

WASHINGTON (AP) — Solar energy has the potential to supply up to 40% of the nation’s electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current solar output, but one that would require massive changes in U.S.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Report: Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035

A new federal report says solar energy has the potential to power up to 40% of the nation’s electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current solar output

2 years ago·United States

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