In 2024, renewable sources accounted for ***** percent of the electricity generated in the United States. The share of renewables in the country's electricity generation has been continually increasing for over a decade. In addition, renewables accounted for over ** percent of the power capacity additions in the U.S. in the same year. Renewable energy sources in the U.S. Wind power was the leading renewable energy source in the country, accounting for over ** percent of the total electricity supply in the U.S., followed by hydropower. Renewable energy generation in the U.S. amounted to *** terawatt-hours in 2023. The growth of renewables in the U.S. According to a recent forecast, the renewable electricity capacity in the U.S. is projected to triple between 2022 and 2040 in a reference scenario, although this figure could be higher in the case of low renewable cost. In 2023, onshore wind and solar photovoltaic energy had some of the lowest levelized cost of electricity in the country.

Renewable energy production in the United States reached an all-time high of 8,788 trillion British thermal units in 2024. Consumption followed closely behind at 8,581 trillion British thermal units. U.S. investment in clean energy The United States' investment in renewables has greatly increased in the past two decades. Clean energy in the United States currently comes primarily from wind, solar, and hydropower, with significant contributions from biofuel and biomass - also known as biopower. Investments are motivated not only by environmental concerns, but also by unstable markets for traditional fossil fuels. Crisis in oil markets When oil prices peaked during the 2008 financial crisis, investors turned toward developing renewables as well as increasing domestic oil production as a more economically viable source. During the 2010s oil glut, oversupply of shale oil followed the expansion of extraction methods such as hydraulic fracturing, used to access the country’s large reserves of sandstone deep underground.

Renewable energy generation in the United States has seen remarkable growth, with wind power leading the charge. In 2024, wind is generated ***** terawatt hours of electricity, solidifying its position as the top renewable source since 2019. This surge in wind energy production reflects a broader trend of increasing renewable energy adoption across the country. Electricity landscape in the United States The growth in renewable electricity generation is supported by substantial investments and increasing production capacity. However, fossil fuels still dominated U.S. electricity generation in 2024. *********** remains the largest electricity source with a ** percent share in that year, while renewables accounted for ** percent of total electricity generation. Energy transition outlook in the United States Over the last few years, the country demonstrated its commitment to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels, motivated by environmental concerns and economic factors. According to a recent forecast, renewable sources could provide approximately ** percent of U.S. electricity output by 2050, led by solar energy. The recent political turnover is expected to impact the country’s energy sector, as the new Trump administration is again shifting U.S. energy policy towards fossil fuels.

Solar energy accounted for some 6.91 percent of electricity generation in the United States in 2024, up from a 5.62 percent share a year earlier. California was the state with the largest percentage of its electricity generation covered by solar, with approximately 28.2 percent.

Actual value and historical data chart for Virgin Islands U S Renewable Energy Consumption Percent Of Total Final Energy Consumption

This file ‘all_areas_dataframe_renewables_and_non_renewables.xlsx’ is the result of the notebook https://www.kaggle.com/code/fords001/renewable-and-non-renewable-electricity-resources . It contains information from the years 2000 to 2023 and includes 18 sheets: for the percentage of electricity generation and for electricity generation in terawatt-hours (TWh) for each of the following world regions: Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Oceania, as well as for the entire world. Each region has 11 columns representing different sources of electricity generation: Non-Renewables: Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Other Fossil (4 columns), Renewables: Bioenergy, Hydro, Solar, Wind, Other Renewables (5 columns). For each world region, we have two additional columns: Total Non-Renewables (1 column) and Total Renewables (1 column), which will be the sum of the related electricity generation columns .

List of dataframes : 'All_Areas_Common_Percent ' - Percentage dataframe for all areas 'All_Areas_Common_TWh' - Terawatt-hours dataframe for all areas 'All_Areas_Percent_Ren_Non_R' - Percentage df for all areas for 2 columns(Non-Renewables , Renewable) 'All_Areas_TWh_Ren_and_Non_R' - TWh df for all areas for 2 columns(Non-Renewables , Renewable) 'World_DF_Percent' - World dataframe Percentage 'World_DF_TWh' - World dataframe Terawatt-hours 'Africa_DF_Percent' - Africa dataframe Percentage 'Africa_DF_TWh' - Africa dataframe Terawatt-hours 'Europe_DF_Percent' - Europe dataframe Percentage 'Europe_DF_TWh' - Europe dataframe Terawatt-hours 'Asia_DF_Percent' - Asia dataframe Percentage 'Asia_DF_TWh' - Asia dataframe Terawatt-hours 'North_America_DF_Percent' - North America dataframe Percentage 'North_America_DF_TWh' - North America dataframe Terawatt-hours 'Latin_America_and_C_DF_Percent' - World dataframe Percentage 'Latin_America_and_C_DF_Twh' - World dataframe Terawatt-hours 'Oceania_DF_Percent' - Oceania dataframe Percentage 'Oceania_DF_TWh' - Oceania dataframe Terawatt-hours

In this data analysis I used the dataset ‘yearly_full_release_long_format.csv’, from https://ember-energy.org/data/yearly-electricity-data/ .It has a license (Creative Commons Attribution Licence (CC-BY-4.0). This license means. Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially. Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially. The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms. These are the links to the license description . https://ember-energy.org/creative-commons/ and https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Renewable sources include solar power, wind, hydro-electric, geothermal and – controversially – bioenergy (aka biomass or biofuel – mostly burning of wood pellets).

Why controversial? Because of differing definitions of ‘renewable’. In the technical definition, ‘renewable’ is any energy collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. In the popular definition ‘renewable’ is equated with ‘sustainable’ and ‘eco-friendly’. Most renewables are sustainable, but some are not. A technically renewable source like biomass (wood pellets), for example, emits air pollution when incinerated and requires large amounts of water and land to produce.

Energy vs Electricity Generation When perusing stats on this topic, note the difference between renewable energy production and renewable electricity production. Energy production & consumption refers to a country’s total economic activity: creation of fuels, powering of industry, transportation and the generation of electricity (a subset of ‘energy’).

Why is there an ‘exclude hydropower’ button in the interactive? Hydroelectric power (dams) are an old and basically maxxed out renewable source. There are very few places on Earth now where a new hydroelectric dam could be installed. Filtering out hydro from the numbers gives a coarse snapshot of how well other renewables (particularly our friends solar and wind) may be fairing.

See what percentage of electricity is generated from renewable energy sources by country.

» source: US Energy Information Administration (EIA.gov) » data: bit.ly/IIB-RElectricity » created with VizSweet

Over 30% of the world’s electricity is now generated from renewable sources – and it’s increasing. (source) That’s beautiful news.

This dataset contains detailed information on the adoption of renewable energy sources globally in response to climate change policies and initiatives. It includes data on energy production, investments in renewable infrastructure, policy changes, environmental impact, installed capacity, renewable energy share, and jobs created. The data spans from 2010 to 2023 and covers various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass.

Variables:

Country/Region: The country or region where data is collected. Year: The year for the data entry. Energy Source: Type of renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass). Energy Production (MWh): Amount of energy produced from each source in megawatt-hours. Investment in Renewable Infrastructure (USD): Amount of investment in renewable energy infrastructure in US dollars. Policy Changes: Description of major policy changes or initiatives related to renewable energy. Environmental Impact (CO2 Reduction): Metrics such as CO2 emissions reduction in tons. Installed Capacity (MW): Total installed capacity for each renewable energy source in megawatts. Renewable Energy Share (%): Percentage of total energy consumption that is from renewable sources. Jobs Created: Number of jobs created in the renewable energy sector.

Data Sources:

The data has been synthesized from various authoritative sources including: International Energy Agency (IEA) World Bank United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) Government Reports

Use Cases: This dataset is valuable for researchers, policymakers, and data enthusiasts interested in analyzing: Trends in renewable energy adoption. Impact of policy changes on renewable energy growth. Environmental benefits of increased renewable energy usage. Economic aspects such as investment and job creation in the renewable energy sector.

File Information: File Name: renewable_energy_adoption_large.csv File Size: [Provide the file size] Number of Rows: Over 500 Number of Columns: 10

Consumption of renewable energy in the United States has experienced a continual annual increase since 1998. In 2024, renewables consumption in the North American country peaked at nearly *****exajoules. This represented a growth of roughly seven percent when compared to the figure reported the previous year.

The dataset contains information on the U.S. electricity generation mix, including the percentage of electricity generated from various energy sources.

This dataset was produced by Vibrant Clean Energy and is licensed to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC-BY-4.0). The data consists of hourly, county-level renewable generation profiles in the continental United States and was compiled based on outputs from the NOAA HRRR weather model. Profiles are stated as a capacity factor (a percentage of nameplate capacity) and exist for onshore wind, offshore wind, and fixed-tilt solar generation types.

Archived by Catalyst Cooperative from data provided directly from the dataset's creator. For more information, see https://vibrantcleanenergy.com/products/datasets/

This archive contains raw input data for the Public Utility Data Liberation (PUDL) software developed by Catalyst Cooperative. It is organized into Frictionless Data Packages. For additional information about this data and PUDL, see the following resources:

• The PUDL Repository on GitHub
• PUDL Documentation
• Other Catalyst Cooperative data archives

The leading countries for installed renewable energy in 2024 were China, the United States, and Brazil. China was the leader in renewable energy installations, with a capacity of around 1,827 gigawatts. The U.S., in second place, had a capacity of around 428 gigawatts. Renewable energy is an important step in addressing climate change and mitigating the consequences of this phenomenon. Renewable energy capacity and productionRenewable power capacity is defined as the maximum generating capacity of installations that use renewable sources to generate electricity. The share of renewable energy in the world’s power production has increased in recent years, surpassing 30 percent in 2023. Renewable energy consumption varies from country to country. The leading countries for renewable energy consumption are China, the United States, and Canada.Renewable energy sourcesThere are various sources of renewable energy used globally, including bioenergy, solar energy, hydropower, and wind energy, to name a few. Globally, China and Brazil are the top two countries in terms of generating the most energy through hydropower. Regarding solar power, China, the United States, and Japan boast the highest installed capacities worldwide.

Description

Uncover this dataset showcasing sustainable energy indicators and other useful factors across all countries from 2000 to 2020. Dive into vital aspects such as electricity access, renewable energy, carbon emissions, energy intensity, Financial flows, and economic growth. Compare nations, track progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 7, and gain profound insights into global energy consumption patterns over time.

Key Features:

• Entity: The name of the country or region for which the data is reported.
• Year: The year for which the data is reported, ranging from 2000 to 2020.
• Access to electricity (% of population): The percentage of population with access to electricity.
• Access to clean fuels for cooking (% of population): The percentage of the population with primary reliance on clean fuels.
• Renewable-electricity-generating-capacity-per-capita: Installed Renewable energy capacity per person
• Financial flows to developing countries (US $): Aid and assistance from developed countries for clean energy projects.
• Renewable energy share in total final energy consumption (%): Percentage of renewable energy in final energy consumption.
• Electricity from fossil fuels (TWh): Electricity generated from fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) in terawatt-hours.
• Electricity from nuclear (TWh): Electricity generated from nuclear power in terawatt-hours.
• Electricity from renewables (TWh): Electricity generated from renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind, etc.) in terawatt-hours.
• Low-carbon electricity (% electricity): Percentage of electricity from low-carbon sources (nuclear and renewables).
• Primary energy consumption per capita (kWh/person): Energy consumption per person in kilowatt-hours.
• Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2011 PPP GDP): Energy use per unit of GDP at purchasing power parity.
• Value_co2_emissions (metric tons per capita): Carbon dioxide emissions per person in metric tons.
• Renewables (% equivalent primary energy): Equivalent primary energy that is derived from renewable sources.
• GDP growth (annual %): Annual GDP growth rate based on constant local currency.
• GDP per capita: Gross domestic product per person.
• Density (P/Km2): Population density in persons per square kilometer.
• Land Area (Km2): Total land area in square kilometers.
• Latitude: Latitude of the country's centroid in decimal degrees.
• Longitude: Longitude of the country's centroid in decimal degrees.

Potential Use cases

• Energy Consumption Prediction: Predict future energy usage, aid planning, and track SDG 7 progress.
• Carbon Emission Forecasting: Forecast CO2 emissions, support climate strategies.
• Energy Access Classification: Categorize regions for infrastructure development, understand sustainable energy's role.
• Sustainable Development Goal Tracking: Monitor progress towards Goal 7, evaluate policy impact.
• Energy Equity Analysis: Analyze access, density, and growth for equitable distribution.
• Energy Efficiency Optimization: Identify intensive areas for environmental impact reduction.
• Renewable Energy Potential Assessment: Identify regions for green investments based on capacity.
• Renewable Energy Investment Strategies: Guide investors towards sustainable opportunities.

Solar power companies have skyrocketed, propelled by improvements in the technologies used for electricity generation and government incentives, like the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) targets. RPS legislation requires local utility companies to diversify their portfolio and generate percentages of their energy production through renewable resources. Increases in public support for green energy led to tax incentives and grants to encourage investment in solar power. This has led to more companies powering facilities with solar power, driving growth. Revenue has swelled at a CAGR of 28.7% to $40.6 billion through the end of 2025, including a 39.3% uptick in 2025 alone. Government assistance from federal and state entities led to significant growth in solar power. The number of solar projects has skyrocketed, exemplifying a triumph for energy policy in solar power, which has historically struggled to compete with traditional power sources. Government programs like credits, grants and tax exemptions have allowed many companies to overcome the high entry costs of solar power and support solar energy development. The declines in the price of inputs over the past few decades have lowered operational costs, bolstering profit. Tax credits have also bolstered the number of solar panel manufacturers in the US, allowing the industry to face little setback after tariff waivers on foreign panels expired. Through 2030, several trends that have fueled the solar industry’s rapid growth are set to change dramatically. Federal tax credits will expire earlier than expected, leading to a rush in solar installations before their termination and causing revenue growth to slow considerably afterward, with increased risk of consolidation. While domestically manufactured solar panels and technological advancements will continue to lower costs and improve efficiency, government support for fossil fuels, tariffs on production materials and possible state-level restrictions could create headwinds for further solar expansion. Even so, renewable energy targets in many states and ongoing grid modernization efforts will help drive growth. Revenue will expand at a CAGR of 10.2% to $65.9 billion through 2030.

The renewable energy sector is expected to increase massively before the end of the decade. In 2021, European countries accounted for the largest share of energy produced from renewables worldwide. Europe is projected to maintain this top-ranking position in the next few years, with an expected ** percent of energy production coming from renewable sources by 2027. The most substantial growth in renewable energy production between 2021 and 2027 is however forecast to occur in the Middle East and Africa, with a three-fold increase from **** percent to ** percent. Renewable energy investments in the United States With the Biden Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in 2021, the United States allocated ** billion U.S. dollars for upgrading the power infrastructure and ** billion U.S. dollars for smart buildings. The clean energy investments in the U.S. will finance the transmission network of the growing renewable energy sector, the development of green technologies, and the optimization of energy consumption to save energy. South America's renewable energy outlook South America's share of energy production from renewable sources is projected to ****** between 2021 and 2027. The Argentinian energy sector, for example, has attracted Chinese and European investments and the renewable energy capacity of this country has experienced a steady growth since 2016. In Mexico, the capacity additions planned by the Program for the Development of the Electricity System 2022-2036 were predominately in the renewable energy sector.

United States US: Access to Electricity: % of Population data was reported at 100.000 % in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 100.000 % for 2015. United States US: Access to Electricity: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 100.000 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 % in 2016 and a record low of 100.000 % in 2016. United States US: Access to Electricity: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Energy Production and Consumption. Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.; ; World Bank, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) database from the SE4ALL Global Tracking Framework led jointly by the World Bank, International Energy Agency, and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program.; Weighted average;

{"How does partisanship affect preferences for renewable energy in the United States? Using a nationally representative conjoint experiment (n = 1,862) to simulate Americans' energy mix choices from investor-owned utilities and Community Choice Aggregations, this study analyzes the relative salience of price, percentage of renewables, and local renewable energy sourcing. The conjoint experiment reveals that Republicans' and independents' choice of energy mix is mostly determined by the monthly electricity bill, whereas Democrats' choice of energy mix is determined equally by the monthly electricity bill and by the percentage of renewables. No group prioritized whether the renewable energy was locally sourced. These results suggest that financial incentives and cost savings are crucial for promoting renewable energy adoption, especially among Republicans and independents. These findings contribute to the literature on partisan attitudes towards renewable energy and reaffirm the need for tailored communication strategies in an era of partisan polarization."}

The average for 2021 based on 24 countries was 19.7 percent. The highest value was in Haiti: 76.7 percent and the lowest value was in Trinidad and Tobago: 0.5 percent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Throughout the past decade, the United States has been notably decreasing its use of coal, and increasing the use of natural gas and renewable energy sources for electricity generation. In 2024, natural gas was by far the largest source of electricity in the North American country, with a generation share of 43 percent. Renewable energy's share amounted to 24 percent that year.

The energy source for all electricity generated in Maryland from 1990 through 2012. Numbers are in megawatt-hours (MWh). Note that Maryland imports a certain percentage of its electricity from out-of-state generators (around 45 percent in 2012). Data comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.