Construction begins on largest solar farm in the U.S.

Construction begins on largest solar farm in the U.S.

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The Samsung Solar Energy Center in the US will generate 1013 megawatts of renewable energy, surpassing the Gemini Solar project. Developed by Envanergy, it will power 300,000 homes and cover 6734 acres across several counties. The project will be completed in five phases by 2023. Agreements are in place with major brands and Texas cities for energy use. In 2019, solar power contributed 2% to US electricity, with Texas ranking fourth in solar capacity but leading in wind energy production.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected energy output of the Samsung Solar Energy Center?

690 megawatts

500 megawatts

1013 megawatts

2000 megawatts

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many phases will the Samsung Solar Energy Center be built in?

Three

Four

Six

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities in Texas have agreements to use the solar farm's energy?

Bryan, Denton, Garland

Plano, Lubbock, Amarillo

Austin, Houston, Dallas

San Antonio, El Paso, Fort Worth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 2019, what percentage of America's electricity was provided by solar power?

5%

10%

2%

8%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state led the U.S. in wind energy production?

California

Texas

New York

Florida