Renewable energy commercialization in the United States
The current status of renewable energy commercialization in the United States varies considerably between different renewable energy technologies, with some being commercialized at the present time.[1]
Wind power is a growing industry in the United States. Latest American Wind Energy Association figures show that installed U.S. wind power capacity now exceeds 11,600 MW which is enough to serve three million average households.[2] Texas is firmly established as the leader in wind power development, followed by California.[3]
Several solar thermal power stations, including the new 64 MW Nevada Solar One, have also been built. The largest of these solar thermal power stations is the SEGS group of plants in the Mojave Desert with a total generating capacity of 354 MW, making the system the largest solar plant of any kind in the world.[4] The largest solar photovoltaic plant in the U.S. is the 4.6 MW Springerville Generating Station, located near Tucson, Arizona.
In terms of renewable fuels for transportation, most cars on the road today in the U.S. can run on blends of up to 10% ethanol fuel, and motor vehicle manufacturers already produce vehicles designed to run on much higher ethanol blends.
Solar Energy Industries Association and GTM Research found that the amount of new solar electric capacity increased in 2012 by 76 percent from 2011, raising the United States’ market share of the world’s installations above 10 percent, up from roughly 5 to 7 percent in the last seven years. [5]
References
- ↑ International Council for Science (c2006). Discussion Paper by the Scientific and Technological Community for the 14th session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-14) Archived 2010-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
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- ↑ American Wind Energy Association, Annual U.S. wind power rankings track industry's rapid growth Archived 2010-06-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑
Renewable Energy Commercialization In The United States Media
A map of major renewable energy resources in the contiguous United States.
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Growth in renewable-source electricity generation has been led by wind and solar.
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New installation of wind and solar capacity surged in 2020, but was then affected by sourcing problems for solar panels, supply chain constraints, interconnection issues, and policy uncertainty.
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Total wind+solar electricity generation now exceeds coal-based energy in the U.S.
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Though Texas and California generate the most wind + solar power of all states, various other states generate more wind + solar power per capita.
Over centuries, energy consumption has evolved from burning wood to fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), and in recent decades to using nuclear, hydroelectric and other renewable energy sources.
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Timeline of electricity from renewable sources in the United States
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State Renewables % by Fuel Type
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Fuel Source % for Electric Generation 2013-2022
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Renewables Electric Energy Generation Profile
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- ↑ Solar Trade Group Reports Surge in U.S. Installations March 13, 2013 NYT