Installed Capacity
Power plant capacity by source—how much generation capability exists
Total Nameplate
1243 GW
Net Summer Capacity
1154 GW
Renewable Capacity
368 GW
29.6% of total
Capacity Growth
+3.6%
Year-over-year
Capacity by Source
2024 — U.S. electric power sector
| Source | Nameplate | Net Summer | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
SolarRenewable | 113.0 GW | 108.0 GW | 9.1% |
WindRenewable | 152.0 GW | 145.0 GW | 12.2% |
HydroRenewable | 103.0 GW | 79.0 GW | 8.3% |
Nuclear | 96.0 GW | 94.0 GW | 7.7% |
Natural Gas | 548.0 GW | 512.0 GW | 44.1% |
Coal | 189.0 GW | 178.0 GW | 15.2% |
Other | 42.0 GW | 38.0 GW | 3.4% |
Understanding Capacity Types
- Nameplate Capacity
- The maximum rated output of a generator under ideal conditions, as specified by the manufacturer.
- Net Summer Capacity
- The dependable capacity during peak summer months, accounting for auxiliary equipment and ambient conditions.