California Loses The Solar Crown: Who's America's New Energy Star?
California Loses The Solar Crown: Who's America's New Energy Star?
California is the largest U.S. state by population and was once the largest solar energy producer in the U.S. In a large shake-up, Texas has surpassed California as the largest domestic solar energy producer.
加利福尼亞州是美國人口最多的州，曾是美國最大的太陽能生產國。在一次大規模改組中，得克薩斯州已超過加利福尼亞成爲最大的國內太陽能生產國。
The Data: An article from the Financial Times outlined how Texas, which has its own energy grid, has become a "model" for green energy adoption.
數據：《金融時報》的一篇文章概述了擁有自己的能源網的德克薩斯州如何成爲採用綠色能源的 “典範”。
Texas' solar grid has grown exponentially in the past five years. In 2019, Texas had just over 2 gigawatts of solar plants compared to California's 13. In 2024, Texas has 23.6 gigawatts to California's 21.2. FT acquired the data from Grid Status.
在過去五年中，得克薩斯州的太陽能電網呈指數級增長。2019年，得克薩斯州的太陽能發電廠剛剛超過2千兆瓦，而加利福尼亞只有13座。2024年，得克薩斯州的發電量爲23.6千兆瓦，而加利福尼亞的發電量爲21.2千兆瓦。英國《金融時報》從 Grid Status 獲取了數據。
According to data from the think tank Ember, Texas generated more power from solar than coal for the first time in March.
根據智囊團Ember的數據，得克薩斯州3月份的太陽能發電量首次超過煤炭。
Why it Matters: Texas has consistently voted for Republican state legislative majorities, who themselves have been historically unlikely to support green energy. The fact that Texas surpassed Democratic stronghold California could indicate that solar energy adoption has become less politicized.
爲何重要：得克薩斯州一直投票支持共和黨州議會的多數席位，而共和黨本人歷來不太可能支持綠色能源。得克薩斯州超過民主黨的據點加利福尼亞這一事實可能表明太陽能的採用已經不那麼政治化了。
The state has also seen an increase in solar manufacturing. Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:ENPH) manufactures solar inverters in Arlington while Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ:CSIQ) manufactures panels in Mesquite. Several other manufacturers have announced plans to produce parts in Texas.
該州的太陽能製造業也有所增加。Enphase Energy Inc（納斯達克股票代碼：ENPH）在阿靈頓生產太陽能逆變器，而加拿大太陽能公司（納斯達克股票代碼：CSIQ）在梅斯基特生產面板。其他幾家製造商已宣佈計劃在德克薩斯州生產零部件。
The state attracted attention as a newfound leader in green energy when Elon Musk moved Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) headquarters from California to Austin. Musk reportedly wants the roof of his Texas Gigafactory to be covered in solar panels.
當埃隆·馬斯克將特斯拉公司（納斯達克股票代碼：TSLA）總部從加利福尼亞遷至奧斯汀時，該州作爲綠色能源領域的新領導者引起了人們的關注。據報道，馬斯克希望他的德克薩斯超級工廠的屋頂用太陽能電池板覆蓋。
For investors interested in the solar energy sector, here are three ETFs to consider:
對於對太陽能行業感興趣的投資者，可以考慮以下三隻ETF：
- Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:TAN): Specializes in solar energy stocks
- iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN): Covers a diverse range of clean energy sources, including solar
- First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (NASDAQ:QCLN): Includes a mix of renewable energy companies, with substantial investments in solar energy
- 景順太陽能ETF（紐約證券交易所代碼：TAN）：專門研究太陽能股票
- iShares 全球清潔能源ETF（納斯達克股票代碼：ICLN）：涵蓋各種清潔能源，包括太陽能
- First Trust 納斯達克清潔邊緣綠色能源指數基金（納斯達克股票代碼：QCLN）：包括多家可再生能源公司，對太陽能進行了大量投資
Also Read: Solar Is Leaving Wind In The Dust As World Renewable Energy Hits New High
另請閱讀：隨着世界可再生能源創下新高，太陽能正在將風留在塵土中
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