Renewable Energy in California

54%
Renewables (elec.)
2023
100% by 2045
Clean target
47 GW
Solar capacity

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Renewable electricity share

20102023
54% 260%

Share of in-state electricity from renewables (EIA).

Data table

Renewables (elec.)54%2023
Clean target100% by 2045
Solar capacity47 GW

Compared to the United States

IndicatorCaliforniaUnited States
Renewables (electricity)2023, EIA54%21%

National ranking

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The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.

Overview

Renewables supplied 54% of California electricity in 2023, and the state targets 100% clean electricity by 2045.

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