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Renewables share of electricity generation

The proportion of total electricity generation produced from renewable energy sources.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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3
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Period
2018–2040
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2
Verification 3 verified data points Verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Renewables share of electricity generation

Global, 2018 to 2040

2 observations · 2018 to 2040

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Renewables share of electricity generationRenewables share of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2018 to 2040, ranging from 25% to 40%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2018 2022 2026 2030 2034 2038 FORECAST 25% 40%
Renewables share of electricity generationRenewables share of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2018 to 2040, ranging from 25% to 40%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2018 2022 2026 2030 2034 2038 FORECAST 25% 40%
Renewables share of electricity generationRenewables share of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2018 to 2040, ranging from 25% to 40%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 40% (2040). % 0 10 20 30 40 2018 2022 2026 2030 2034 2038 FORECAST 25% 40%
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Renewables share of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2018 Actual 25%
2040 Forecast 40%
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Renewables share of electricity generation by region

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Renewables share of electricity generation by regionRenewables share of electricity generation by region. 2 categories, highest is Global at 25%. Bars refer to different periods; each is labelled with its own. Brazil 2026 Global 2018 90% 25%
Renewables share of electricity generation by regionRenewables share of electricity generation by region. 2 categories, highest is Global at 25%. Bars refer to different periods; each is labelled with its own. Brazil 2026 Global 2018 90% 25%
Renewables share of electricity generation by regionRenewables share of electricity generation by region. 2 categories, highest is Global at 25%. Bars refer to different periods; each is labelled with its own. Brazil 2026 Global 2018 90% 25%
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Renewables share of electricity generation by region
Category Period Source Type Value
Global 2018 IEA Actual 25%
Brazil 2026 IHA Estimate 90%
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3 records · 2 regions · 2018–2040

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Renewables share of electricity generation: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Global 2 records
2040 40% IEA · 31 Dec 2040 forecast
2018 25% IEA · 31 Dec 2018 actual
Brazil 1 record
2026 90% IHA · 31 Dec 2026 estimate

Primary documents

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2 documents. Each links to the publisher's own copy.

Document Publisher Published Data points
World Energy Outlook 2018 IEA — 2
Pumped Storage Systems in Brazil (Portuguese) IHA — 1

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