Analysis: New wind, solar cheaper than operating most ...
Mar 25, 2019· A map from the "Coal Cost Crossover" report shows the cost of existing coalfired power plants compared with building new wind or solar within 35 miles (2025). (click to enlarge) The research team compared the marginal costs for existing coal plants as of 2018 and 2025 with the levelized cost of energy for new solar or wind facilities ...