Renewables provide 99% of new US generating capacity in April and YTD
- Jun 13, 2024
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The mix of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydropower, provided nearly all new US generating capacity in April and year-to-date. Solar was the largest new source of generating capacity for the eighth consecutive month. Solar and wind accounted for most of the new capacity added, with natural gas providing only a small portion. Solar has significantly increased its share of total available utility-scale generating capacity. The combined capacities of solar and wind now constitute more than one-fifth of the nation's total generating capacity.
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