Solar energy accounts for about 11% of U.S. renewable energy in 2020

    According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. renewable Solar Panel Electricity energy consumption has increased for the fifth consecutive year in 2020, reaching a record 116 billion British thermal units (Btu), which is the only energy source that has increased between 2019 and 2020; while fossil fuels And nuclear energy consumption has fallen.

    In 2020, wind energy will account for about 26% of US renewable energy consumption. In 2019, wind energy surpassed hydropower, becoming the single energy source with the largest annual consumption of renewable energy. In 2020, US wind energy consumption will increase by 14% compared to 2019.

    In 2020, hydropower will account for about 22% of U.S. renewable energy consumption. Since the 1970s, US hydropower consumption has been relatively stable, but fluctuates with changes in seasonal rainfall and drought conditions.

    In 2020, wood and waste energy (including wood, wood chips, and biomass waste from landfills) will account for approximately 22% of U.S. renewable energy consumption; industrial, commercial, and power facilities will combine wood and waste Used as fuel for power generation, heating and manufacturing of goods.

    Biofuels, including ethanol, biodiesel and other renewable fuels, are mainly used in industry and transportation. In 2020, they will account for about 17% of US renewable energy consumption. U.S. biofuel consumption has fallen by 11% from 2019 because of the decline in total energy use in the U.S. transportation sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    In 2020, solar energy will account for approximately 11% of US renewable energy consumption. Solar photovoltaic cells (including roof panels) and solar thermal power plants use sunlight to generate electricity. Some residential and commercial buildings use solar heating systems to heat water and buildings. U.S. solar energy consumption in 2020 has increased by 22% compared to 2019.