Renewable energy investment growth rate vs Renewable share of electricity generation

In 2023, renewable energy investment growth rate worldwide stood at 32%, against 30% for renewable share of electricity generation.

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Renewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation

Unit: % · 11 observations

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Renewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation: GlobalRenewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation. 2 indicators on one axis: Renewable energy investment growth rate, Renewable share of electricity generation. 11 observations from 2016 to 2040, ranging from 7.3% to 40%, of which 5 are forecasts. Latest values: Renewable energy investment growth rate 7.3% (2024); Renewable share of electricity generation 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 2040 7.3% 40% Renewable energy investment growth rate Renewable share of electricity generation
Renewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation: GlobalRenewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation. 2 indicators on one axis: Renewable energy investment growth rate, Renewable share of electricity generation. 11 observations from 2016 to 2040, ranging from 7.3% to 40%, of which 5 are forecasts. Latest values: Renewable energy investment growth rate 7.3% (2024); Renewable share of electricity generation 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 2040 7.3% 40% Renewable energy investment growth rate Renewable share of electricity generation
Renewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation: GlobalRenewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation. 2 indicators on one axis: Renewable energy investment growth rate, Renewable share of electricity generation. 11 observations from 2016 to 2040, ranging from 7.3% to 40%, of which 5 are forecasts. Latest values: Renewable energy investment growth rate 7.3% (2024); Renewable share of electricity generation 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2016 2020 2024 2028 2032 2036 2040 7.3% 40% Renewable energy investment growth rate Renewable share of electricity generation
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Renewable energy investment growth rate and Renewable share of electricity generation: Global
Indicator Period Type Value
Renewable energy investment growth rate 2024 Actual 7.3%
Renewable energy investment growth rate 2023 Actual 32%
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 energy investment growth rate Renewable share of electricity generation
2023 32% IRENA 30% IEA

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Renewable energy investment growth rate

Year-on-year percentage growth in renewable energy investment.

2 observations charted in Global · source organisations: IRENA

Renewable share of electricity generation

Renewable sources' share of total electricity generation.

9 observations charted in Global · source organisations: IEA

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