Renewable electricity generation growth vs Renewable share of electricity generation

In 2020, renewable electricity generation growth worldwide stood at 7% (forecast), against 28% (forecast) for renewable share of electricity generation.

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Renewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation

Unit: % · 11 observations

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Renewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation: GlobalRenewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation. 2 indicators on one axis: Renewable electricity generation growth, Renewable share of electricity generation. 11 observations from 2016 to 2040, ranging from 7% to 40%, of which 7 are forecasts. Latest values: Renewable electricity generation growth 8% (2026); Renewable share of electricity generation 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 2040 FORECAST 40% Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable share of electricity generation 8%
Renewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation: GlobalRenewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation. 2 indicators on one axis: Renewable electricity generation growth, Renewable share of electricity generation. 11 observations from 2016 to 2040, ranging from 7% to 40%, of which 7 are forecasts. Latest values: Renewable electricity generation growth 8% (2026); Renewable share of electricity generation 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 2040 FORECAST 40% Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable share of electricity generation 8%
Renewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation: GlobalRenewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation. 2 indicators on one axis: Renewable electricity generation growth, Renewable share of electricity generation. 11 observations from 2016 to 2040, ranging from 7% to 40%, of which 7 are forecasts. Latest values: Renewable electricity generation growth 8% (2026); Renewable share of electricity generation 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 2040 FORECAST 40% Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable share of electricity generation 8%
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Renewable electricity generation growth and Renewable share of electricity generation: Global
Indicator Period Type Value
Renewable electricity generation growth 2026 Forecast 8%
Renewable electricity generation growth 2020 Forecast 7%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2040 Forecast 40%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2027 Forecast 37%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2025 Actual 33%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2023 Actual 30%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2022 Forecast 30%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2021 Forecast 29%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2020 Forecast 28%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2018 Actual 25%
Renewable share of electricity generation 2016 Actual 24%

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Period Renewable electricity generation growth Renewable share of electricity generation
2020 both forecasts 7% IEA 28% IEA

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Renewable electricity generation growth

Year-on-year percentage change in electricity generated from renewable sources.

2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: IEA

Renewable share of electricity generation

Renewable sources' share of total electricity generation.

9 observations charted in Global · source organisations: IEA

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