Solar And Wind Energy Are Finally Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels In The United States

Solar and wind energy have long struggled to compete with conventional energy sources on two fronts: dispatch and cost. However, new U.S. industry data outlined in the New York Times reveals the cost of these renewable energy sources has fallen dramatically in the last five years, making them competitive with -- and sometimes even undercutting -- fossil fuel-sourced energy.

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