I wondered about that myself, but then I noticed states like Iowa get so much from Wind Trump can't really do much I think.
And this is a blood red state.
And the same goes for solar, and this is a worldwide phenomenon.
AI Overview
In 2023, wind power generated 59% of Iowa's electricity, making it the state's largest energy source and the highest wind-power share for any U.S. state. Iowa consistently leads the nation in wind energy generation, with wind surpassing coal as the state's primary electricity source in 2019.
Key facts about wind energy in Iowa:
- Dominant Source:
Wind power is not just a significant part of Iowa's energy mix, but the leading source of its electricity generation.
National Leadership: - Iowa is a national leader in wind energy, ranking among the top states for installed wind capacity.
Economic Impact: - Wind energy provides economic benefits, including substantial tax revenue for counties and lease payments for farmers who host wind turbines.
- The shift to wind energy is a major step toward achieving carbon-free electricity, with environmental leaders aiming for a 100% renewable energy sector in the future.
AI Overview
Some of the world's largest solar farms, ranked by installed capacity, include China's Gonghe Talatan Solar Park, India's Bhadla Solar Park, and Pavagada Solar Park, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in the UAE, with several large solar farms in the United States including the Edwards Sanborn Solar and Energy Storage Project and the Copper Mountain Solar Facility.
Major Global Solar Farms
Gonghe Talatan Solar Park (China):
Located in Qinghai Province, it's one of the world's largest, boasting a massive capacity of 15,600 megawatts (MW).
Bhadla Solar Park (India):
Situated in the Rajasthan desert, this park holds a significant capacity of 2,245 MW.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (UAE):
This ambitious project in the United Arab Emirates is designed to have a 5,000 MW production capacity by the end of the decade.
Pavagada Solar Park (India):
Located in Karnataka, this solar park has an installed capacity of 2,050 MW.
Benban Solar Park (Egypt):
This project is the largest solar installation in Africa, with a significant capacity of 1,650 MW.
Tengger Desert Solar Park (China):
This large facility is located in China's Ningxia region.
Largest Solar Farms in the United States
Low Costs:
Wind energy is a low-cost electricity source, which helps keep utility prices stable and benefits the state's economy.
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