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Forget King Coal. Solar Is ‘New King’ of Global Power Markets, Says IEA

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Solar's new status as the dominant leader of the power markets is not being driven by only a handful of markets, but rather is a global phenomenon on multiple continents, a development Birol calls “extremely impressive.” ” Hydropower will continue as the largest source of renewable power, according to the IEA.

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Solar, Wind Tax Credit Extensions and Energy R&D Package in Spending Bill Before Congress

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"More states should be emboldened to join ranks with states that have adopted ambitious offshore wind mandates to support decarbonization of their power grids." R&D for clean energy, energy storage, carbon capture and nuclear power.

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