California Achieves 100% Renewable Energy Supply for Record 30 Days

The state's renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro consistently exceeded energy demands, marking a significant milestone in its clean energy goals.

• California's renewable energy sources supplied 100% of the state's electricity demand for up to 6 hours daily over the past month.
• This achievement has occurred for 30 of the last 38 days, a record for the state's clean energy performance.
• Stanford Professor Mark Jacobson highlights the consistent daily performance as unprecedented and a sign of rapid progress.
• The largest grid-connected battery storage in the world, located in California, plays a crucial role in managing excess energy.
• California aims for 100% net zero electricity by 2045, with predictions suggesting it could reach this goal by 2035.

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