US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014

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Overall, the US saw a more than 700% jump in solar-powered generation from 2014 to 2023, going from nearly 29 GWh to about 238 GWh, according to the report. The solar surge is primed to continue this year, as indicated by a recent American Clean Power Association report that said solar accounted for 61% of total clean energy capacity added in the second quarter of 2024.

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In 2023, 15 states in the US generated at least 30% of their power from renewable sources, with a significant surge in photovoltaic generation observed in the Southeastern region. According to the "Renewables on the Rise" report from Environment America and Frontier Group, the US produced three times more electricity from solar, wind, and geothermal sources in 2023 compared to 2014, with these resources accounting for nearly 18% of national retail electricity sales.

The report highlighted remarkable growth in solar energy generation in the Southeastern states like Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, which collectively saw a 33-fold increase in solar power over the past decade. Moreover, the US witnessed a substantial 700% boost in solar-powered generation from 2014 to 2023, reaching around 238 GWh. The surge in solar energy is complemented by an increase in battery storage capacity, with 15.5 GW of online storage reported at the end of 2023, indicating a crucial role for battery storage in enabling the country to transition to 100% renewable energy sources for continuous power supply.

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