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Hydropower capacity additions outlook in the U.S. 2023-2050
In 2023, projected capacity additions for hydroelectric power in the United States stood at **** gigawatts. From 2025 to 2050, this figure is projected to increase to *** gigawatts.
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EIA. (March 30, 2023). Forecast cumulative capacity additions for hydroelectric power in the United States from 2023 to 2050 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/215029/additions-to-hydropower-electricit-generation-capacity-in-the-us/
EIA. "Forecast cumulative capacity additions for hydroelectric power in the United States from 2023 to 2050 (in gigawatts)." Chart. March 30, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/215029/additions-to-hydropower-electricit-generation-capacity-in-the-us/
EIA. (2023). Forecast cumulative capacity additions for hydroelectric power in the United States from 2023 to 2050 (in gigawatts). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/215029/additions-to-hydropower-electricit-generation-capacity-in-the-us/
EIA. "Forecast Cumulative Capacity Additions for Hydroelectric Power in The United States from 2023 to 2050 (in Gigawatts)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Mar 2023, /statistics/215029/additions-to-hydropower-electricit-generation-capacity-in-the-us/
EIA, Forecast cumulative capacity additions for hydroelectric power in the United States from 2023 to 2050 (in gigawatts) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/215029/additions-to-hydropower-electricit-generation-capacity-in-the-us/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Forecast cumulative capacity additions for hydroelectric power in the United States from 2023 to 2050 (in gigawatts) [Graph], EIA, March 30, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/215029/additions-to-hydropower-electricit-generation-capacity-in-the-us/
