81% of *new* capacity planned for *this year* Trends are often easier to understand from a rolling average or derivative. Electricity might also seem fungible

81% of *new* capacity planned for *this year* Trends are often easier to understand from a rolling average or derivative. Electricity might also seem fungible but even near optimal conditions a rule of thumb of 1% power lost per 100 miles (~160km) of distance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_power_transmission#Losses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_power_transmission#Lo... Thus the value of any installations should be rated by their distance to loads and load capacity under typical operating conditions. Solar is probably a good pair against AC units. Base load plants are still desirable.