Alaskan Electricity Production
"In 2019,
natural gas fueled 44% of Alaska's total utility-scale
electricity generation and hydroelectric power generated
27%. Petroleum liquids accounted for 15%, coal was 11%, and
other renewable—mostly wind and biomass—accounted for 3% of
Alaska's generation." (eia.gov)
With Alaska having over 3,000 rivers in Alaska, there is
lots of renewable energy that is not being used. Below is a
map that shows existing, and proposed hydroelectric power
generation sites in Alaska.
Potential Hydroelectric Sites in Alaska
Below is a map that shows sites that have currently been
identified as potential sites for hydroelectric power
generation in Alaska.
Hydroelectricity Facts
Not Common in the USA
Only 3% of the 80,000 dams in the USA are currently being used to generate electricity. See More Here…
Largest Producer of Renewable Energy Globally
Hydroelectric energy generates nearly 60% of all renewable
energy produced today, which is nearly 16% of all energy
produced.
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Efficiency
Electricity produced using fossil fuels typically have an
efficiency of about 50%, while hydropower turbines can be up
to 90% efficient.
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