In 2022, the United States had more than 300 gigawatts of electricity-generating capacity from renewable resources. The capacity was expected to increase significantly to reach 1,163 gigawatts by 2050. Likewise, renewable electricity generation was expected to grow, reaching 3,080 terawatt-hours by 2050.
Electric power sector renewable capacity and generation in the United States in 2022, with forecast until 2050
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EIA. (March 16, 2023). Electric power sector renewable capacity and generation in the United States in 2022, with forecast until 2050 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/504366/renewable-energy-electric-capacity-and-generation-in-the-us/
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