Texan politicians won’t say this, but solar is saving their tushies right now

7/23/22
 
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from The Washington Post,
7/21/22:

Solar power is saving Texan tushies right now. German ones, too. And perhaps, one day, tushies ’round the world.

The heat waves searing the United States and Europe have generated huge demand for energy, as air conditioners work overtime. Texas, for instance, has busted records for energy demand at least 11 times this summer. Europe is simultaneously attempting to wean itself off Russian-produced natural gas, increasing demand for other fuel sources.

Solar power, meanwhile, has been heroically filling in the gaps.

That’s because there has been an enormous ramp-up in solar investment in recent years.

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