This statistic gives outlook figures on the renewable energy net summer capacity in the U.S. electric power sector from 2009 to 2035. In 2015, the capacity of wind energy is estimated at 49.1 gigawatts.
Net summer capacity of wind energy in the U.S. electric power sector* from 2009 with projections to 2035
(in gigawatts)
* Includes electricity-only and combined heat and power plants whose primary business is to sell electricity, or electricity and heat, to the public. ** In the EIA reference case projection, a business-as-usual trend estimate, given known technology and technological and demographic trends.
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EIA. (April 30, 2011). Net summer capacity of wind energy in the U.S. electric power sector* from 2009 with projections to 2035 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/192448/eelectric-capacity-of-wind-energy-in-the-us-since-2009/
EIA. "Net summer capacity of wind energy in the U.S. electric power sector* from 2009 with projections to 2035 (in gigawatts)." Chart. April 30, 2011. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/192448/eelectric-capacity-of-wind-energy-in-the-us-since-2009/
EIA. (2011). Net summer capacity of wind energy in the U.S. electric power sector* from 2009 with projections to 2035 (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/192448/eelectric-capacity-of-wind-energy-in-the-us-since-2009/
EIA. "Net Summer Capacity of Wind Energy in The U.S. Electric Power Sector* from 2009 with Projections to 2035 (in Gigawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Apr 2011, https://www.statista.com/statistics/192448/eelectric-capacity-of-wind-energy-in-the-us-since-2009/
EIA, Net summer capacity of wind energy in the U.S. electric power sector* from 2009 with projections to 2035 (in gigawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/192448/eelectric-capacity-of-wind-energy-in-the-us-since-2009/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Net summer capacity of wind energy in the U.S. electric power sector* from 2009 with projections to 2035 (in gigawatts) [Graph], EIA, April 30, 2011. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/192448/eelectric-capacity-of-wind-energy-in-the-us-since-2009/
