US earmarks 22 million acres in western states for solar:
Is it big enough?
Groundwork laid down for utility-scale solar projects to boost clean power
The Oberon Solar and Storage Project in Riverside County, California, built by Intersect Power comprises of 500-MW solar power plant and a 250-MW battery storage facility. It generates enough power to supply 207,000 homes for a year, according to the company.
Image Credit: Intersect PowerIn 2023, the US has installed a combined 33 gigawatts (GW) of solar power generating capacity, according to industry data.
Germany installed a combined electricity generation capacity of 14.1 GW last year, a record and exceeded the government’s target of 9GW of new solar installations in 2023.
By comparison, China installed 200 GW in 2023, about six times more than the US.
There is a great deal more on this story at Gulf News. It's worth the read. My question is, what do they do with them when they wear out?
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