Energy Saving

How Much Power Does Renewable Energy Produce?

While resources like coal and oil exist in limited quantities, renewable energy offers the potential to generate power for as long as the necessary equipment continues to function. Some sources of renewable energy do depend upon weather conditions.

Renewables consist of wind power, photovoltaics, hydroelectric, geothermal and a few less significant options. Approximately seven percent of the electricity consumed in the United States comes from hydroelectric, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

When combined, all renewable energy sources generated no more than 10 percent of U.S. electricity during 2010. Renewables account for greater portions of the electrical supply in some countries. For example, Norway produces nearly all of its electricity with hydropower, according to Renewable Power News.