A Decade of Growth in Solar and Wind Power
Together, capacity and generation data provide insight into renewable energy growth, by showing the new capacity that comes online each year as well as the amount of electricity generated with new
A Decade of Growth in Solar and Wind Power: Trends Across the U.S.
This report uses data from the EIA to analyze solar and wind capacity and generation over the past decade (2014 to 2023) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power
— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released three annual reports showing that wind power continues to be one of the fastest growing and lowest cost sources of electricity in
Solar and wind to lead growth of U.S. power generation for the next
Renewable sources—wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal—accounted for 22% of generation, or 874 billion kWh, last year. Annual renewable power generation surpassed nuclear
Solar and Wind Power Has Grown Faster Than Electricity Demand
Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal,
National growth dynamics of wind and solar power compared to
Climate mitigation scenarios envision considerable growth of wind and solar power, but scholars disagree on how this growth compares with historical trends.
Supply: Renewables grow the most, followed by gas and nuclear
Renewable power generation is forecast to rise by a muted 2% in 2025 amid lower wind and hydro output in H1, then by a further 12% in 2026 under normal weather conditions.
Study Charts Rapid Growth of Wind and Solar in US
Solar and wind energy are key to reducing emissions and reaching 100% carbon pollution-free electricity by 2035. In 12 states, wind and solar could make up over 80% of electricity
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
“Solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and battery storage are benefiting people in all 50 states, providing the building blocks of a clean energy system free from dirty fossil fuels.”
Annual change in solar and wind energy generation
Change in solar and wind energy generation relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours of primary energy using the substitution method.