U.S. Renewable Energy Surge: Solar Up 39x, Wind 5x in a Decade
The U.S. has witnessed a remarkable surge in renewable energy adoption over the past decade. Last year alone, all-electric vehicles surpassed 100,000 annual sales, and solar power generation increased by 39 times compared to a decade ago.
Nine out of the ten states that have added the most battery storage capacity to date had none in 2008, demonstrating the rapid growth in this sector. Massachusetts saw a staggering 247-fold growth in solar generation over the last decade.
Wind energy generation has also experienced significant growth, nearly quintupling from 2008 through 2017. As a result, nine states now derive more than 20 percent of their electricity from renewables. The United States as a whole has about six times as much renewable energy as it did ten years ago, with nearly six times more renewable electricity generated from the sun and the wind.
Energy efficiency improvements have also played a role, with the average American using nearly 8 percent less energy today than a decade ago.
The progress in renewable energy use over the past ten years is evident, with Texas leading the way in solar energy and multiple states aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2050. Globally, 118 countries have committed to expanding renewable energy capacities, indicating a worldwide shift towards cleaner energy sources.
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