The United States is the world leader in generating renewable energy with over 67,885.000 GWh. Additionally, in the US, California is the leader in solar energy usage, with nearly 17% of its energy coming from 23 GW of newly installed solar capacity. In second place is North Carolina with 4,308 MW, in third Arizona with 3,400 MW, and in fourth is Nevada with 2,595 MW of installed solar capacity.