US renewable energy surges past coal, with solar and wind leading the way
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U.S. solar capacity is projected to surpass wind and soon replace coal as a major energy source by 2028, driven by significant additions in solar projects and a decline in coal capacity, with solar expected to reach 250 GW compared to coal's 173 GW.
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