Renewable electricity capacity and generation in the U.S. 2024-2050

Published by Lucía Fernández, Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, the United States had more than 368 gigawatts of electricity-generating capacity from renewable resources. The capacity was expected to increase significantly to reach 1,550 gigawatts by 2050. Likewise, renewable electricity generation was expected to grow, reaching 4,238 terawatt-hours by 2050.

Electric power sector renewable capacity and generation in the United States in 2024, with forecast until 2050

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Statistic: Electric power sector renewable capacity and generation in the United States in 2024, with forecast until 2050

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April 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

2024

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Figures are based on a business-as-usual trend estimate, given known technology and technological and demographic trends.

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