The U.S. clean energy sector experienced significant growth in the second quarter of 2024, with new utility-scale clean energy capacity reaching 11 gigawatts (GW), a year-on-year increase of 91%. Year-to-date installed capacity stands at 19 GW, more than double the five-year average, and 2024 is expected to set a record for the second consecutive year.
Key highlights include:
- **Record Installation**: Over 11 GW of solar, storage, and wind capacity were added in the second quarter.
- **Texas Leads**: Texas has surpassed California for the first time, becoming the largest state for utility-scale solar power, with an additional 1,656 MW, bringing the total capacity to 21,932 MW.
- **Energy Storage Milestone**: The total operational capacity of energy storage in the U.S. has exceeded 20 GW, with 2.9 GW added this quarter.
- **Growth in Clean Energy Pipeline**: The clean energy pipeline grew by 13% year-on-year, with significant offshore wind expansions expected.
- **Onshore Wind Recovery**: By mid-2024, onshore wind projects under construction are expected to increase by 5.5 GW, totaling over 14 GW.
- **Record Offshore Wind Capacity**: The offshore wind capacity under construction has surpassed 4 GW, setting a new historical high.
The clean energy industry is expected to continue growing in the second half of 2024, currently generating over 283 GW, enough to power nearly 70 million households.
美国清洁能源领域在2024年第二季度实现显著增长，新增公用事业规模清洁能源容量达到11千兆瓦（GW），同比增长91%。年初至今的装机量为19 GW，是五年平均的两倍多，预计2024年将连续第二年创纪录。
关键亮点包括：
* 创纪录的安装量：第二季度新增超11 GW的太阳能、储能和风电容量。
* 德克萨斯州领先：德克萨斯州首次超越加州，成为最大的公用事业规模太阳能发电州，新增1,656 MW，总容量达21,932 MW。
* 能源存储突破：美国能源存储总运营容量超过20 GW，本季度新增2.9 GW。
* 清洁能源管道增长：清洁能源管道年增长率为13%，预计海上风电将显著扩张。
* 陆上风电复苏：预计到2024年中，在建陆上风电项目将增加5.5 GW，总容量超过14 GW。
* 海上风电历史新高：在建海上风电容量超过4 GW，创历史新高。
清洁能源行业在2024年下半年有望继续增长，目前发电量超过283 GW，足以供电近7000万户家庭。
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