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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas, traditionally known as the nation's premier oil producer, has experienced a massive boom in solar energy, recently overtaking California as the country's top generator of solar-farmed electricity. For generational farmers like Steve Cargil, leasing land for solar installations has provided financial stability amid unpredictable weather and droughts. The rapid transition to solar is being propelled by Texas's soaring electricity demand, driven by a growing population, and the state's independent and efficient power grid. Solar power has emerged as the most cost-effective and fastest way to generate electricity in the region.