America's Renewable Energy Growth
Battery storage, solar & wind generation capacity. 10 states
America's top 10 green states collectively have an impressive combined capacity of approximately 7,500 to 8,300 MW sourced from solar, wind, and battery technologies. In 2024, 30% of Texas's and 40% of California's electricity comes from renewable energy. These two states are thus better positioned to harness the coming energy-intensive AI revolution's business opportunities.
The United States is projected to deploy approximately 62,000 MW of grid-scale battery storage between 2024 and 2028, according to a report from the consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Additionally, there are promising expectations for the emergence of around 10,000 MW of residential storage capacity and approximately 2,500 MW of commercial and industrial storage, all before the end of the decade.
State of US renewable energy and battery capacity
Renewables 30% of Texas Grid
Since 2019, Texas power companies have dramatically increased their solar generation capacity by 800%, wind capacity by 50%, and battery storage capacity by an astounding 5,500%. Wind and solar farms are expected to generate about 30% of Texas's electricity in 2024, a significant increase from roughly 18% in 2019, according to Ember utilizing info from the EIA and state-level sources. That translates to 19,000 MW of solar, 14,000 MW of wind, and 6,200 MW of battery capacity installed in five years.
Texas is #1, California #2
Texas has installed nearly 80% more combined solar, wind, and battery capacity than California. Texas is #1 in renewable energy generation and battery capacity.
As of the end of 2024, Texas has reached remarkable milestones, achieving 42,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power, 22,000 MW of solar energy from solar farms, and 6,500 MW of utility-scale battery capacity. This advancement, highlighted by data from Cleanview and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), positions Texas as a leader in the transition to renewable energy.
California has the second-largest network of renewable energy generation and battery capacity in the USA.. Florida, Arizona, and Colorado are also making significant progress, completing the top five states actively harnessing renewable energy and battery storage to enhance their electrical grid. to harness the opportunities that the energy-intensive AI (Artificial Intelligence) revolution offers.