Electricity generation capacity in the U.S. 2000-2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 11, 2023
In the past century, the electricity generation capacity in the U.S. increased by nearly 45 percent, amounting to 1,177 gigawatts in 2021. As of early 2022, solar and wind power accounted for about 90 percent of planned capacity additions in the North American country.

Electricity generation capacity in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in gigawatts)

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November 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

2000 to 2021

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