The US experienced staggering growth in solar and wind power over the last decade
"Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on #renewables, [including 4 % solar and 10 % wind].
Meanwhile, #coal power has declined sharply, and the use of #methane to generate electricity has all but leveled off.
But for the growth in capacity to be integrated into the system and utilized, the #grid needs to be [expanded]."
https://grist.org/energy/wind-solar-account-for-more-of-the-us-energy-mix-than-ever-before/