US grid adds batteries at 10x the rate of natural gas in first half of 2024
Briefly

from Ars Technica5 months ago
The EIA reported that between wind, solar, and battery installations, the capacity being added is significantly outpacing new natural gas generators in 2024.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/08/us-grid-adds-batteries-at-10x-the-rate-of-natural-gas-in-first-half-of-2024/
In the first half of 2024, solar accounted for 60% of the new capacity added, indicating robust growth particularly in Texas and Florida.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/08/us-grid-adds-batteries-at-10x-the-rate-of-natural-gas-in-first-half-of-2024/
Battery installations have also surged, with 4.2 GW added, demonstrating a strong correlation between solar power generation and battery capacity deployment.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/08/us-grid-adds-batteries-at-10x-the-rate-of-natural-gas-in-first-half-of-2024/
The data shows that the future of energy generation is shifting towards renewables, with solar and batteries taking a leading role in capacity expansion.
Ars Technicahttps://arstechnica.com/science/2024/08/us-grid-adds-batteries-at-10x-the-rate-of-natural-gas-in-first-half-of-2024/
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