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.
I’ve already passed wind in 2025.
Would that be considered breaking news?
On fox news
No, but it is breaking wind.
Are you a renewable resource?
He’s here a lot, does that count?
Username checks out.
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Did you call me fat?
You’re not fat, you’re just festively plump!