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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

Baua Electric

Annual US power generation from wind turbines declined in 2023 for the first time since the mid-1990s – here’s why. gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year, but data from the US Energy Information Administration’s “ Power Plant Operations Report ” show that US wind generation in 2023 totaled 425,235 gigawatt-hours (GWh) – 2.1%

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EGEB: Globally, 2020 saw 50% more renewables installed than in 2019

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Solar and wind led the record growth of renewables globally in 2020, according to IRENA. South Dakota wants to subsidize more EV charging stations. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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This utility in the US Midwest is going to add 3.6 GW of wind and solar

Baua Electric

Photo: Xcel Energy Xcel Energy just announced its big solar and wind plans in the US Midwest – here’s the lowdown. It also says it’s on track to achieve its clean energy goals for all the Upper Midwest states it serves – Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan. Get started here. –

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South Dakota’s largest solar farm just came online

Baua Electric

Solar is fledgling in South Dakota and not expected to grow – according to the Solar Energy Industries Association ( SEIA ), the state has 268 MW of installed solar. Overall, renewable resources provided about 84% of South Dakota’s in-state electricity net generation in 2022. Get started here.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

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The EDISON (Electric Vehicles in a Distributed and Integrated Market using Sustainable Energy and Open Networks) research consortium will seek to match power generation from wind turbines on the island of Bornholm, Denmark, with the power consumption of charging plug-in electric cars. The project is partly funded by the government of Denmark.

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