The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Given is graph comparing several sources as energy consumption in US in 1980 and its forecasting in 2050. Eventhough renewable energy consumption was much lower than fossil energy, both of needs will be predicted to go up in the future except hydropower.
In 1980, at 35 quadrillion units of energy was petrol and oil, growing exponetially and will be predicted to reach a peak in 2030 at approximately 45 quadrillion units, becoming the predominant energy source throughout the period. While natural gas need stood at 20 quadrillion units, US used 15 quadrillion units of coal to fulfill its need in the initial period. Surprisingly, coal consumption is likely to soar dramatically at near 30 quadrillion units rather than gas just less than 5 quadrillion unit increments in 2030.
However, there will be no significant changes for renewable energy consumption in the future. Nuclear, solar/wind and hydropower contributed less than 5 quadrillion units for US's energy in 1980. Interestingly, in the future, while nuclear and solar/wind will be predicted to go up steadily at 5-6 quadrillion units, hydropower consumption will drop to a mere 4 quadrillion units, standing as the lowest energy consumption among other resources.
renewable and fossil energy usage comparison
Given is graph comparing several sources as energy consumption in US in 1980 and its forecasting in 2050. Eventhough renewable energy consumption was much lower than fossil energy, both of needs will be predicted to go up in the future except hydropower.
In 1980, at 35 quadrillion units of energy was petrol and oil, growing exponetially and will be predicted to reach a peak in 2030 at approximately 45 quadrillion units, becoming the predominant energy source throughout the period. While natural gas need stood at 20 quadrillion units, US used 15 quadrillion units of coal to fulfill its need in the initial period. Surprisingly, coal consumption is likely to soar dramatically at near 30 quadrillion units rather than gas just less than 5 quadrillion unit increments in 2030.
However, there will be no significant changes for renewable energy consumption in the future. Nuclear, solar/wind and hydropower contributed less than 5 quadrillion units for US's energy in 1980. Interestingly, in the future, while nuclear and solar/wind will be predicted to go up steadily at 5-6 quadrillion units, hydropower consumption will drop to a mere 4 quadrillion units, standing as the lowest energy consumption among other resources.
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