Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions

The proportion of renewable electricity capacity expansion expected to be driven by competitive auctions with power purchase agreements.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

Records
2
Regions
1
Period
2016–2022
Sources
1
Verification 2 verified data points Updated 17 Sep 2026 Last verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions

Global, 2016 to 2017–2022

2 observations · 2016 to 2017–2022

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Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctionsShare of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions. 2 observations from 2016 to 2017–2022, ranging from 20% to 50%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 50% (2017–2022). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 2016 2017 FORECAST 20% 50%
Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctionsShare of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions. 2 observations from 2016 to 2017–2022, ranging from 20% to 50%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 50% (2017–2022). % 0 20 40 60 2016 2017 FORECAST 20% 50%
Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctionsShare of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions. 2 observations from 2016 to 2017–2022, ranging from 20% to 50%, of which 1 are forecasts. Latest value 50% (2017–2022). % 0 20 40 60 2016 2017 FORECAST 20% 50%
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Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions
Period Type Value
2016 Actual 20%
2017–2022 Forecast 50%
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2 records · 1 region · 2016–2022

Share of renewable capacity expansion driven by competitive auctions: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Global 2 records
2017–2022 50% IEA · 31 Dec 2022 forecast
2016 20% IEA · 31 Dec 2016 actual

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Market Report Series: Renewables 2017 IEA 2

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