US Wind and Solar to Outpace Coal in 2024
2025-01-28
Data from the US Energy Information Agency reveals that US solar power generation surged 30% in the first 11 months of 2024, leading to combined wind and solar generation surpassing coal for the first time. Despite a near 3% rise in electricity demand, coal generation fell by almost 5%. The rapid growth of renewables has primarily displaced fossil fuel generation, not met increased demand. Future growth in solar and wind capacity, coupled with policy uncertainties, promises a dynamic energy landscape for the US grid.