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April 17, 2013

Solar becomes single largest source of new grid capacity in the USA
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 16, 2013
For the first time, solar energy accounted for all new utility electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid last month, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) March 2013 "Energy Infrastructure Update." More than 44 megawatts (MW) of solar electric capacity was brought online from seven projects in California, Nevada, New Jersey, Hawaii, Arizona, and North Carolina. All other energy sources combined added no new generation. Solar also had a strong showing i ... read more

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