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In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S. (www.scientificamerican.com)
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"Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped"

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To my understanding they don't use up the water though, it's evaporated back into the cycle after use. Also they can use non potable water like salt water, if memory serves.

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