Renewable energy wins in the United States. The wind and the sun in fact reached 17% of the total electrical production, which exceeds the coal for the first time, fell by 15%. This is confirmed by the data published by Ember, who underlines how the demand for electricity has returned to grow quickly, with an increase of 3% in the past year.
This increase is partly linked to the rebound effect after the new summer of 2023, which had reduced consumption by 1.3%. To meet energy needs, however, the production of gas has also increased, more than triple compared to the decrease in the coal, which leads to an increase in CO2 emissions.
Nevertheless, the growth of renewable energy sources has contributed to the increase in gas production. Without the contribution of wind and sunny, in fact, Serra Gasemissions would have increased more than double compared to 3.3% registered. That is why Schone Energie plays a central role in the energy transfer of the country.
Data from renewable energy consumption in the US.
Solar energy in the United States registered its greatest growth in 2024, with a production that up to 64 TWHMore than gas (+59 TWH). Elic also grew, reached +32 TWH and contributed to the reduction in the use of coal, which has fallen with 22 TWH. In general, these two renewable sources are They covered the increase in question electricityThat 128 TWH climbed. Solar energy is the protagonist and remains the fast Energie expansion source. The growth is around 27%, also more than hydro -electric.
According to the report, the American energy transition also goes through the electrification of consumption. For example in 2024 A new of the five car sold was electricWith fully electric vehicles that represented 9% of the total turnover. In this context, heat pumps are also becoming increasingly important and reach 57% of the new installations. We will see if something will change under the new Trump administration …
From an economic point of view, however, the price of electricity for consumers has risen by 3%, in accordance with general inflation. The costs for companies grew by 2.1%, while they only 1.4%for industry. In order to support the growing demand for electricity and the expansion of renewable energy sources, various projects were proposed in 2024 to improve the electrical network and to improve its stability. This evolution is essential to guarantee a more efficient and more sustainable energy system for the future.
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