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Top five states for renewable nameplate capacity, excluding hydropower
Source: NREL 2010 Renewable Energy Data Book
U.S. biodiesel production
Biodiesel has expanded from a relatively small production base in 2000, to a total U.S. production of 315 million gallons in 2010. However, biodiesel is still a small percentage of the alternative fuel pool in the U.S., as over 40 times more ethanol was produced in 2010.
Source: NREL 2010 Renewable Energy Data Book
Trend in U.S. renewable generation by technology, excluding hydropower, 2000-2010
Source: NREL 2010 Renewable Energy Data Book
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Top five countries in installed renewables capacity, 2010
Annual installed renewables capacity growth, excluding hydropower, worldwide, 2001-2010
Trend in renewables share of electric generating capacity worldwide, 2000-2010
Trend in worldwide renewable generating capacity, excluding hydropower, 2000-2010
Trend in worldwide renewable generating capacity, including hydropower, 2000-2010