More Electricity from Wind & Solar than Nuclear for 1st Time in USA

Chile has set an ambitious target to convert 70% of its total energy consumption to renewables by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050. Through broad-based political support, public-private partnerships, and innovative green technologies, Chile offers a playbook for policymakers around the world to transition towards renewable energy.
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Chile has set an ambitious target to convert 70% of its total energy consumption to renewables by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050. Through broad-based political support, public-private partnerships, and innovative green technologies, Chile offers a playbook for policymakers around the world to transition towards renewable energy.

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Takeaways:

  • During the first four months of 2022, electricity generated by renewable energy sources accounted for over 25% of the USA’s electricity.
  • In April, the combination of just wind and solar produced more energy (17.96%) than the nation’s nuclear power plants.
  • Solar and wind together grew by 25.46%.

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