What percentage of electricity in the USA comes from renewable sources?
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As of 2024, approximately 25-30% of electricity in the U.S. comes from renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal. During the first quarter of 2024, renewables made up about 24.7% of total U.S. electricity generation, and by March of that year, this share rose to nearly 30%. The growth of solar power has been particularly notable, with solar alone accounting for over 5% of the electricity generated during Q1 2024【8†source】【9†source】.
Wind and solar together provided around 17% of the country's electricity in the first part of 2024, outpacing coal's contribution during that period. Hydropower and wind continue to play a significant role, and the U.S. is expected to see continued growth in renewable capacity, especially in solar and battery storage【8†source】【9†source】.
Wind and solar together provided around 17% of the country's electricity in the first part of 2024, outpacing coal's contribution during that period. Hydropower and wind continue to play a significant role, and the U.S. is expected to see continued growth in renewable capacity, especially in solar and battery storage【8†source】【9†source】.