Home / Compare / Renewable electricity generation growth vs Carbon intensity of electricity generation Renewable electricity generation growth vs Carbon intensity of electricity generation In 2026, renewable electricity generation growth worldwide was 8% (forecast); carbon intensity of electricity generation was 415 gCO2/kWh (forecast).
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Renewable electricity generation growth
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Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable electricity generation growth. 2 observations from 2020 to 2026, ranging from 7% to 8%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 8% (2026).
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Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable electricity generation growth. 2 observations from 2020 to 2026, ranging from 7% to 8%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 8% (2026).
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Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable electricity generation growth. 2 observations from 2020 to 2026, ranging from 7% to 8%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 8% (2026).
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Unit: gCO2/kWh · 2 observations
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation Carbon intensity of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 415 gCO2/kWh to 445 gCO2/kWh, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 415 gCO2/kWh (2026).
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation Carbon intensity of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 415 gCO2/kWh to 445 gCO2/kWh, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 415 gCO2/kWh (2026).
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation Carbon intensity of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 415 gCO2/kWh to 445 gCO2/kWh, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 415 gCO2/kWh (2026).
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Provenance
Where these numbers come from Year-on-year percentage change in electricity generated from renewable sources.
2 observations charted in Global
· source organisations: IEA
Emissions intensity of electricity generation, measured as greenhouse gas emissions in carbon dioxide equivalent (gCO2e) per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated.
2 observations charted in Global
· source organisations: IEA
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