Lifetime cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of various electricity generation methods – Alternative Press

This resource compares the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) across six electricity generation methods, showing that utility-scale solar and onshore wind are now the most cost-competitive options. The data is relevant to data center energy debates, where communities and advocates can use LCOE comparisons to challenge claims that fossil fuel or nuclear generation is needed to power new facilities. Policy incentives and regional factors also affect costs, underscoring the importance of scrutinizing the energy sourcing behind data center projects.