Technology · Definition
Renewable energy
Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, including sunlight, wind, moving water, geothermal heat, and biomass.
In plain languageEnergy from sources that are naturally replenished, including sunlight, wind, moving water, geothermal heat, and biomass.
- Category
- Technology
- Primary reference
- U.S. Energy Information Administration
Why it matters
How this term helps you read grid data
Renewable capacity and renewable generation answer different questions. Storage is generally tracked separately because it shifts energy produced elsewhere.
Example
Renewable energy in practice
A state's renewable capacity share can be high even when its annual renewable generation share differs.
Reference
Check the primary source
US Grid Explorer paraphrases agency terminology for clarity. Consult the agency reference for formal definitions and current regulatory usage.
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