US DOE projects robust solar and wind growth through 2040

Renewable energy in the US will experience “substantial” growth through 2040 as a percentage of total electricity generation, regardless of implementation of the federal Clean Power Plan (CPP), the Department of Energy projects in its Annual Energy Outlook 2016.

Siemens turbines at MidAmerican Energy Company wind farm in Iowa
Siemens turbines at MidAmerican Energy Company wind farm in Iowa
Published 17 May 2016, 18:45Updated 25 October 2016, 16:05
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