Renewable Energy

Wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and biomass are growing rapidly. Their expansion brings opportunities for decarbonization and equity gains, but also challenges in land use, siting, and integration.

Bioenergy

Fuel energy density: What is it and why is it important?

Explore the solid biomass resources of the United States

Watch the history of biopower plants in the United States

What renewable fuels have the largest climate benefit?

Explore renewable fuels in the United States

Hydropower

Watch the history of hydropower plants in the United States

What countries have the greatest hydropower capacity?

Explore the world’s hydropower plants in 2022

How has the technology of hydropower changed since 1898?

Watch the history of pumped storage hydropower in the United States

Solar

Watch the history of solar power in the United States

Explore world solar power capacity added in 2020

What is the status of women in the global solar PV industry?

Where is new solar power in the world being built?

Wind

Where is new wind power in the United States being built?

The decommissioning of wind turbines in the United States

Is wind energy a major threat to birds?

Explore world wind power capacity added in 2020

What is the status of women in the global wind energy industry?

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