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Denmark’s wind power output reached the equivalent of 140% of electricity demand during a short period of low demand, bringing renewed attention to the challenges of exporting and storing electricity and converting it into green fuel. The article compares this path with the United States’ faltering options for developing offshore wind.
The article draws on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration to present the accelerating growth of solar power, electricity storage, and wind energy in recent years, despite federal policies supporting fossil fuels. Electricity generation from renewable sources grew 10.9% year over year in the first half of 2026.