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cross_type 2.00 — strongly supporting 3 facts
The U.S. and solar energy are related through their shared context in electricity generation and clean energy policy, as evidenced by comparisons of their respective deployment growth [1], generation statistics [2], and cost competitiveness in producing clean hydrogen [3].
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Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org 2 facts
claimNuclear power remains the largest source of low-carbon electricity generation in the United States, despite nearly a decade of rapid growth in wind and solar deployment.
measurementIn 2016, nuclear power accounted for nearly 20% of electricity generation in the United States, while wind and solar accounted for less than 9%.
Driving deeper decarbonization with nuclear energy iaea.org 1 fact
claimFirst-of-a-kind conventional nuclear plants in the European Union and the United States can produce clean hydrogen at costs comparable to current wind and solar resources, provided they maintain good capacity factors.