Texas Surpasses California as Top Wind and Solar Energy State

May 24, 2024, 08:38 AM

Texas has emerged as the leading state in the United States for wind and solar energy, surpassing California. Despite its political stance on climate science, Texas has become a model for green energy, driven by economic factors and technological advancements. Reports indicate that Texas generated more electricity from solar power than from coal for the first time. The state's clean energy portfolio includes solar, wind, nuclear, hydro, and biomass. The rapid growth in Texas' renewable energy capacity, particularly since 2020, contrasts with California's more linear growth. The decline in photovoltaic (PV) costs has significantly contributed to this expansion. The Financial Times (FT) reports that Bidenomics and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) were not mentioned as factors in this growth.