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Clean Energy Surges to 17%, Overtakes Coal in U.S.

3/13/2025

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In 2024, wind and solar power surged to provide 17% of U.S. electricity, outpacing coal's historic low of 15%. With a remarkable addition of 50 gigawatts in solar capacity, clean energy is becoming essential to meet soaring electricity demands from emerging technologies and data centers, even as coal's presence dwindles.

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Story summary

In 2024, wind and solar power surged to provide 17% of U.S. electricity, outpacing coal's historic low of 15%. With a remarkable addition of 50 gigawatts in solar capacity, clean energy is becoming essential to meet soaring electricity demands from emerging technologies and data centers, even as coal's presence dwindles.