Duke Turns to Renewables Buildout, Nuclear License Renewals to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

SUGAR LAND--August 6, 2021--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Like other power utilities, Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) (Charlotte, North Carolina) has set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As Duke moves toward this target, the company expects to have more than 16,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy installed by 2025, and plans on renewing the licenses for its nuclear power plants as these approach the end of their licensing periods. Other companies featured: First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR)