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Renewables share of power generation

The proportion of electricity generation accounted for by renewable energy sources.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2
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Period
2016–2022
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1
Verification 2 verified data points Verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Renewables share of power generation

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Renewables share of power generationRenewables share of power generation. 2 observations from 2016 to 2022, ranging from 24% to 30%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 30% (2022). % 0 10 20 30 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 FORECAST 24% 30%
Renewables share of power generationRenewables share of power generation. 2 observations from 2016 to 2022, ranging from 24% to 30%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 30% (2022). % 0 10 20 30 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 FORECAST 24% 30%
Renewables share of power generationRenewables share of power generation. 2 observations from 2016 to 2022, ranging from 24% to 30%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 30% (2022). % 0 10 20 30 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 FORECAST 24% 30%
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Renewables share of power generation
Period Type Value
2016 Actual 24%
2022 Forecast 30%
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Global 2 records
2022 30% IEA · 31 Dec 2022 forecast
2016 24% IEA · 31 Dec 2016 actual

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Market Report Series: Renewables 2017 IEA — 2

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