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To maintain American dominance on a global stage, the U.S. must build 450 gigawatts of generation over the next five years—to put that in perspective, that’s the equivalent of adding enough generation to power 75 Miami metro areas or 11 Floridas.
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John Ketchum, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Its five-year commitment to deliver 5 gigawatts of solar capacity would cost 180 billion pesos in investments, Saavedra has said.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
One such plant, outside the rapidly growing Central Texas town of New Braunfels, will generate about 1.2 gigawatts of power — about two-thirds as much generation capacity as is needed for the million-plus people of nearby Austin.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 June 2025
Between 2021 and 2024, the U.S. increased its battery capacity fivefold, adding 12.3 gigawatts of storage last year.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
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John Ketchum, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Its five-year commitment to deliver 5 gigawatts of solar capacity would cost 180 billion pesos in investments, Saavedra has said.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
One such plant, outside the rapidly growing Central Texas town of New Braunfels, will generate about 1.2 gigawatts of power — about two-thirds as much generation capacity as is needed for the million-plus people of nearby Austin.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 June 2025
Between 2021 and 2024, the U.S. increased its battery capacity fivefold, adding 12.3 gigawatts of storage last year.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2025
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“Gigawatt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gigawatt. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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