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

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Solar power is the "new king" of global electricity markets, with the International Energy Agency calling it the cheapest form of electricity in history in its annual centerpiece World Energy Outlook report. Solar's ascent and coal's decline have been rapid by the standards of the electricity industry. degrees Celsius.

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

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But the tax-credit extensions contained in the bill could provide a significant boost for the primary federal incentive structure for wind and solar power by extending the expiration dates set by Congress late last year. R&D for clean energy, energy storage, carbon capture and nuclear power. Solar power will get $1.5

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