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Data InsightsSolar and wind gain an edge over coal in a number of countries
March 05, 2024Veronika Samborska

Solar and wind gain an edge over coal in a number of countries

Solar and wind gain an edge over coal in a number of countries

Solar and wind have surpassed coal as a source of electricity generation in a number of countries, as the chart shows. This marks a substantial shift towards more sustainable sources of energy.

Even in the United States, the world’s third-largest producer of coal electricity, the gap between solar and wind power, and coal is now very small. The adoption of clean energy is accelerating.

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