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Solar power generation averted Europe's heat crisis

The installation of more solar panels played a leading role in addressing the increased electricity and cooling demand during heatwaves.

| Aug 07, 2023 02:30 PM EST

Created: Aug 07, 2023 02:30 PM EST

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Declining costs and government encouragement have resulted in a rapid increase in solar energy production in the United States over the past 10 years, although solar’s share remains small: 1.6 percent of all electricity generation in 2018. That rapid growth is projected to continue.

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