Grid Analytics & Energy Mix
Electricity Generation in the US
Summary: In the United States, about 4 trillion kilowatthours of electricity is generated annually. Historically, approximately 67% came from fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum).
Fast-co is actively researching and engineering solutions to increase the share of renewable energy sources in the global energy mix through innovative smart grid control, AI forecasting, and dynamic battery storage.
Major Energy Sources & Generation Share
Coal
33%
Natural Gas
33%
Nuclear Power
20%
Hydropower
6%
Renewables Breakdown (Total ~7.3%)
7.3%
Wind: 4.7%
Biomass: 1.6%
Solar: 0.6%
Geothermal: 0.4%
Petroleum: 1%
Other Gases: < 1%
Fast-co Engineering Role in Grid Modernization
Our research team develops optimal scheduling models, spinning reserve calculations, and multi-stage expansion planning to enable regional grids to absorb high renewable generation without risking frequency trips or voltage collapse.
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