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Solar Energy to Surpass Hydropower in U.S. Electricity Generation by 2024, EIA Predicts

By Eddie GriffithNovember 9, 20232 Mins Read
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The United States is on the brink of a significant shift in its electricity generation landscape, with solar energy poised to overtake hydropower as the leading source of power by 2024, as forecasted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). This transformation is being driven by the sustained growth

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