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The cautionary tale comes from places like Minnesota, where a single data center reportedly consumes more than a gigawatt—over a significant share of the state’s electricity supply.
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In 2024, domestic solar energy production hit a record-breaking 50 gigawatts of capacity, and the solar energy sector provided more than 263,000 American jobs, according to the Sierra Club.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
California could easily reach over a gigawatt of VPP capacity within five years, Li said.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Last year, Texas led the nation in new solar installations, adding 11.4 gigawatts of power over the course of 2024.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In 2024, domestic solar energy production hit a record-breaking 50 gigawatts of capacity, and the solar energy sector provided more than 263,000 American jobs, according to the Sierra Club.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025
California could easily reach over a gigawatt of VPP capacity within five years, Li said.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Last year, Texas led the nation in new solar installations, adding 11.4 gigawatts of power over the course of 2024.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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“Gigawatt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gigawatt. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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