Wind and solar power will secure our energy supply in the future. The potential is huge - but now we need to act quickly and drive forward the expansion. US figures show what is possible.
The US currently has one of the fastest growing offshore wind pipelines in the world. It includes projects under 32 leases with a total expected capacity of 51,377 MW - enough power to supply the equivalent of more than 20 million U.S. homes, according to a new report by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). In addition, the projects' development, construction and operation are expected to create up to 83,000 American jobs by 2030.
At the moment, however, there's not much sign of that happening, as completed projects exist ...