The Amount of Electricity Generated From Solar Is Suddenly Unbelievable

The Amount of Electricity Generated From Solar Is Suddenly Unbelievable

If it feels like the world is being deluged with bad news lately, here's an actual bright spot: the Sun has become the go-to source of energy for tens of millions across the globe. A recent story by The New Yorker dove into the astonishing growth of solar energy over the past few years. Among other extensive data, the magazine notes that renewables made up 96 percent of demand for new energy throughout the globe in 2024; In the United States, 93…

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