On June 10, 2022, the state of California made history by achieving a 24-hour period of 100% renewable energy generation. This landmark achievement is significant as California is the most populous state in the US and has been a leader in renewable energy adoption for many years. Although California came close to reaching this goal in early May, it was only in June that it was finally achieved.
The success of this initiative is due to the state’s significant investments in solar and wind power, which together produced more than 60% of the state’s electricity on the day in question. Other sources of renewable energy that contributed to this milestone include geothermal power, hydropower, and biomass energy.
This achievement is a significant milestone for California’s ambitious goal of achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045, as outlined in the California Renewables Portfolio Standard program. It also sets an example for other states and nations worldwide to follow.
Sources:
- https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/california-achieves-100-percent-clean-electricity-for-first-time-in-history
- https://www.npr.org/2022/06/11/1104585677/california-makes-history-with-100-renewable-energy-day
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