As of 2024, renewable energy sources contribute approximately 30% of the total electricity generation in the U.S. This includes power from wind, solar, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal. Solar and wind energy have shown significant growth, with solar energy making up about 5.3% of the U.S. electricity mix in the first quarter of 2024. Wind energy is currently the largest contributor among renewables, followed by hydropower and solar【9†source】【10†source】.
The share of renewable energy in the U.S. continues to rise, and it is expected to increase further as more investments are made in clean energy technologies.