So that is why the ultra liberal state of Texas in investing so much is solar, correct?
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How about Portland? LMAOSo that is why the ultra liberal state of Texas in investing so much is solar, correct?
Key Takeaways
- Texas has transformed into a national solar powerhouse, moving from small pilot projects to gigawatt-scale solar farms that now power over 5.1 million homes.
- Solar energy is strengthening grid reliability, with solar plus battery storage meeting nearly 25% of midday demand and eliminating ERCOT conservation alerts in summer 2024.
- The solar boom is a major economic driver, generating $52.9+ billion in investment, supporting 14,800+ high-paying jobs, and delivering strong tax and lease income to rural communities.
- Texas is on track for massive future growth, with nearly 23 GW of new solar capacity by 2026 and total capacity projected to reach 40+ GW by 2030.
- Despite challenges like transmission limits and storage duration, continued innovation in batteries, distributed solar, and market policies positions Texas for long-term clean energy leadership.
Solar Power Production in Texas: Leading America’s Clean Energy Revolution
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Haven't lived in CA for over 10 years, but during the 40 years that I did, the utility companies were mandated to pay peak rate for energy that fed into the grid. I'm really not surprised that they've reduced that now as I'm told that new construction has to have roof top solar---more people feeding in.
Yep, that goes unnoticed by the renewable weenies.....I guess being commies as they are they figure it's for the "greater good".
No matter what it is, they will always find an angle to **** you. There's always an ulterior motive with those assholes.
Deflection? Less than 5% from solar. That is the point OR. Solar is ineffective. That 42% hydro has been the fact for decades--at times I would wager that it has been higher than than that in the past. LOL, Wind has been along the Columbia Gorge for decades as well. Try again.
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Share of Oregon’s Power from Renewable Sources
In 2025, about 63% of Oregon’s electricity came from low‑carbon (renewable) sources, with hydropower being the largest contributor at over 42% of total generation lowcarbonpower.org. Wind energy provided nearly 14%, and solar energy — both utility‑scale and behind‑the‑meter — accounted for just over 5% lowcarbonpower.org.
This means that most of Oregon’s power is renewable, but the mix is dominated by hydropower, with significant but smaller contributions from wind and solar. Fossil fuels, mainly natural gas, still make up nearly one‑third of the state’s electricity lowcarbonpower.org.
Breakdown of 2025 Generation Mix
- Hydropower: >42%
- Wind: ~14%
- Solar: >5%
- Other renewables (biofuels, geothermal, small hydro): small share
- Natural gas: ~30%
- Other fossil sources: minimal
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In summary: As of 2025, over two‑thirds of Oregon’s electricity is renewable, with hydropower leading the mix, making the state one of the cleanest in the U.S. for electricity generation lowcarbonpower.org.
- Oregon’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires that 50% of the state’s electricity come from renewable resources by 2040 ecologiclife.com.
- The state’s renewable share is already well above the 2025 RPS target, but continued growth in wind, solar, and possibly nuclear or geothermal could help meet and exceed the 2040 goal.
- Hydropower’s share can vary year‑to‑year with precipitation, while wind and solar are growing steadily.
The first commercial wind turbine went online in 1998. It was in the last two decades that we saw major wind power along the Columbia. However, the prime area for wind in Oregon is not on the Columbia, it is in South Eastern Oregon, in the northern most extension of the Horst and Graben province. That area also has good solar potential, all it needs is transmission lines. Most of the land is government owned, and the income from the wind and solar installations could go to our National Park System. Of course, that will have to wait until the orange cretin leaves office, one way or another.
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The first commercial wind turbine went online in 1998. It was in the last two decades that we saw major wind power along the Columbia. However, the prime area for wind in Oregon is not on the Columbia, it is in South Eastern Oregon, in the northern most extension of the Horst and Graben province. That area also has good solar potential, all it needs is transmission lines. Most of the land is government owned, and the income from the wind and solar installations could go to our National Park System. Of course, that will have to wait until the orange cretin leaves office, one way or another.
Solar ineffective? LOL
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Share of New Global Generation from Solar in 2025
In 2025, solar energy accounted for about 75% of the 692 GW of new renewable power capacity added worldwide pv magazine International. This figure reflects the record year for both solar and total renewables deployment, with 511 GW of solar capacity added globally pv magazine International.
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This dominance of solar in new capacity underscores its role as the fastest-growing renewable technology, outpacing other sources like wind and hydropower in annual additions pv magazine International+1. The IEA also notes that solar PV is responsible for nearly 80% of global renewable electricity capacity growth over the 2025–2030 forecast period IEA – International Energy Agency+1.
- Total renewables capacity added: 692 GW
- Solar share: ~75% of that (≈511 GW) pv magazine International
- Total global renewable capacity by end of 2025: 5.14 TW (≈5,140 GW), with solar making up about 2.4 TW pv magazine International.
In summary, solar powered roughly three-quarters of all new renewable generation worldwide in 2025, marking a record year for clean energy expansion.
So that is why solar is doing this worldwide;
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We were doing memes about it two months ago
