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In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S. (www.scientificamerican.com)
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"Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped"

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[–] readbeanicecream@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same here. I need something that will power my fridge and freezer and charge my phones when the weather knocks things out.

[–] StringTheory@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

Decentralized power source. And microgrids are like the Fediverse. I sense a theme afoot in the world. What’s the word for the way after you learn something you seem to see it everywhere? I’ve got that going on right now…