The leading countries for installed renewable energy in 2024 were China, the United States, and Brazil. China was the leader in renewable energy installations, with a capacity of around 1,827 gigawatts. The U.S., in second place, had a capacity of around 428 gigawatts. Renewable energy is an important step in addressing climate change and mitigating the consequences of this phenomenon. Renewable energy capacity and productionRenewable power capacity is defined as the maximum generating capacity of installations that use renewable sources to generate electricity. The share of renewable energy in the world’s power production has increased in recent years, surpassing 30 percent in 2023. Renewable energy consumption varies from country to country. The leading countries for renewable energy consumption are China, the United States, and Canada.Renewable energy sourcesThere are various sources of renewable energy used globally, including bioenergy, solar energy, hydropower, and wind energy, to name a few. Globally, China and Brazil are the top two countries in terms of generating the most energy through hydropower. Regarding solar power, China, the United States, and Japan boast the highest installed capacities worldwide.

The average for 2022 based on 189 countries was 17.69 million kilowatts. The highest value was in China: 1156.13 million kilowatts and the lowest value was in Bermuda: 0 million kilowatts. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2024, renewable energy consumption in China reached *****exajoules, more than any other country in the world. Renewable sources such as geothermal, wind, solar, biomass, and waste were included in this measurement, while cross-border electricity trade was not taken into account. Hydropower in China China is by far the leading consumer of hydropower, with over ***** times the consumption of other leading countries such as Canada and Brazil. Several of the world’s hydroelectric dams with the highest generating capacity are located in China, many of which were constructed in the past two decades. The **************** on the Yangtze River was completed in 2012 to become the largest in the world. Energy consumption in the United States After China, the United States was the second-highest consumer of renewable energy in the world. Both countries also consumed the most primary energy overall. The United States strives to achieve energy independence in order to reduce imports of foreign energy sources. As renewable energy gains momentum in a fossil-fuel dominated industry, renewable production in the United States has slightly exceeded the country’s consumption in recent years, and additionally, have both more than doubled since 1975.

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The Renewable Energy World Wide dataset is a comprehensive collection of global renewable energy data from 1965 to 2022. The dataset includes information on hydropower, wind, solar, biofuel, and geothermal energy production from around the world.

Since the Industrial Revolution, the energy mix of most countries across the world has become dominated by fossil fuels. This has major implications for the global climate, as well as for human health. To reduce CO2 emissions and local air pollution, the world needs to rapidly shift towards low-carbon sources of energy – nuclear and renewable technologies. Renewable energy will play a key role in the decarbonization of our energy systems in the coming decades. But how rapidly is our production of renewable energy changing? What technologies look most promising in transforming our energy mix?

Data vastness of this dataset:

1. renewable-share-energy data.
2. modern-renewable-energy-consumption.
3. modern-renewable-prod
4. share-electricity-renewables
5. hydropower-consumption
6. hydro-share-energy
7. share-electricity-hydro
8. wind-generation
9. cumulative-installed-wind-energy-capacity-gigawatts
10. wind-share-energy
11. share-electricity-wind
12. solar-energy-consumption
13. installed-solar-PV-capacity
14. solar-share-energy
15. share-electricity-solar
16. biofuel-production
17. installed-geothermal-capacity

This table expresses the use of renewable energy as gross final consumption of energy. Figures are presented in an absolute way, as well as related to the total energy use in the Netherlands. The total gross final energy consumption in the Netherlands (the denominator used to calculate the percentage of renewable energy per ‘Energy sources and techniques’) can be found in the table as ‘Total, including non-renewables’ and Energy application ‘Total’. The gross final energy consumption for the energy applications ‘Electricity’ and ‘Heat’ are also available. With these figures the percentages of the different energy sources and applications can be calculated; these values are not available in this table. The gross final energy consumption for ‘Transport’ is not available because of the complexity to calculate this. More information on this can be found in the yearly publication ‘Hernieuwbare energie in Nederland’.

Renewable energy is energy from wind, hydro power, the sun, the earth, heat from outdoor air and biomass. This is energy from natural processes that is replenished constantly.

The figures are broken down into energy source/technique and into energy application (electricity, heat and transport).

This table focuses on the share of renewable energy according to the EU Renewable Energy Directive. Under this directive, countries can apply an administrative transfer by purchasing renewable energy from countries that have consumed more renewable energy than the agreed target. For 2020, the Netherlands has implemented such a transfer by purchasing renewable energy from Denmark. This transfer has been made visible in this table as a separate energy source/technique and two totals are included; a total with statistical transfer and a total without statistical transfer.

Figures for 2020 and before were calculated based on RED I; in accordance with Eurostat these figures will not be modified anymore. Inconsistencies with other tables undergoing updates may occur.

Data available from: 1990

Status of the figures: This table contains definite figures up to and including 2023, figures for 2024 are revised provisional.

Changes as of November 2025: Figures have been revised from 2021 – 2022 and updated for 2023 -2024 The revision concerns improved data on (bio)diesel oil consumption by mobile equipment in the construction and services sectors. This results in a shift of biodiesel consumption in energy application transport to energy application heating and cooling. These changes amount to a few PJ.

Changes as of July 2025: Compiling figures on solar electricity took more time than scheduled. Consequently, not all StatLine tables on energy contain the most recent 2024 data on production for solar electricity. This table contains the outdated data from June 2025. The most recent figures are 5 percent higher for 2024 solar electricity production. These figures are in these two tables (in Dutch): - StatLine - Zonnestroom; vermogen en vermogensklasse, bedrijven en woningen, regio - StatLine - Hernieuwbare energie; zonnestroom, windenergie, RES-regio Next update is scheduled in November 2025. From that moment all figures will be fully consistent again. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Changes as of june 2025: Figures for 2024 have been added.

Changes as of January 2025 Renewable cooling has been added as Energy source and technique from 2021 onwards, in accordance with RED II. Figures for 2020 and earlier follow RED I definitions, renewable cooling isn’t a part of these definitions.
The energy application “Heat” has been renamed to “Heating and cooling”, in accordance with RED II definitions. RED II is the current Renewable Energy Directive which entered into force in 2021

Changes as of November 15th 2024 Figures for 2021-2023 have been adjusted. 2022 is now definitive, 2023 stays revised provisional. Because of new insights for windmills regarding own electricity use and capacity, figures on 2021 have been revised.

Changes as of March 2024: Figures of the total energy applications of biogas, co-digestion of manure and other biogas have been restored for 2021 and 2022. The final energy consumption of non-compliant biogas (according to RED II) was wrongly included in the total final consumption of these types of biogas. Figures of total biogas, total biomass and total renewable energy were not influenced by this and therefore not adjusted.

When will new figures be published? Provisional figures on the gross final consumption of renewable energy in broad outlines for the previous year are published each year in June. Revised provisional figures for the previous year appear each year in June.

In November all figures on the consumption of renewable energy in the previous year will be published. These figures remain revised provisional, definite figures appear in November two years after the reporting year. Most important (expected) changes between revised provisional figures in November and definite figures a year later are the figures on solar photovoltaic energy. The figures on the share of total energy consumption in the Netherlands could also still be changed by the availability of adjusted figures on total energy consumption.

As of February 2025, several countries across the European Union had established ambitious renewable power targets. Estonia and Denmark plan to achieve almost *** percent renewable electricity generation by 2030. In contrast, Poland's renewable energy targets for that year were just over ** percent. According to the EU Renewable Energy Directive, countries in the European Union must reach a share of at least **** percent of renewables in their total energy consumption, although the directive encourages to aim for ** percent. Renewable energy pipeline in Europe The further deployment of renewable technologies in the region is essential to achieve these targets. As of February 2025, prospective wind energy projects in Europe’s renewable pipeline amounted to more than *** gigawatts, although from this, only ** megawatts were already in the construction stage. Northern Europe accounted for most of the wind energy planned capacity in the region. Regarding solar, Europe had a utility-scale prospective capacity of *** gigawatts, with Southern Europe accounting for most of planned installations.
Europe’s wind and solar outlook In the next years, wind and solar installations are forecast to more than double in the European Union. It is estimated that in 2030, the region’s solar capacity will amount to some *** gigawatts, growing from the *** gigawatts operating at the end of 2023. For wind, forecasts point to an installed capacity of roughly *** gigawatts by 2030. Approximately ** percent of this capacity will correspond to offshore installations.

The Global Renewable Energy and Indicators Dataset is a comprehensive resource designed for in-depth analysis and research in the field of renewable energy. This dataset includes detailed information on renewable energy production, socio-economic factors, and environmental indicators from around the world. Key features include:

1.Renewable Energy Data: Covers various types of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, detailing their production (in GWh), installed capacity (in MW), and investments (in USD) across different countries and years.

2.Socio-Economic Indicators: Includes data on population, GDP, energy consumption, energy exports and imports, CO2 emissions, renewable energy jobs, government policies, R&D expenditure, and renewable energy targets.

3.Environmental Factors: Provides information on average annual temperature, annual rainfall, solar irradiance, wind speed, hydro potential, geothermal potential, and biomass availability.

4.Additional Features: Contains relevant features such as energy storage capacity, grid integration capability, electricity prices, energy subsidies, international aid for renewables, public awareness scores, energy efficiency programs, urbanization rate, industrialization rate, energy market liberalization, renewable energy patents, educational level, technology transfer agreements, renewable energy education programs, local manufacturing capacity, import tariffs, export incentives, natural disasters, political stability, corruption perception index, regulatory quality, rule of law, control of corruption, economic freedom index, ease of doing business, innovation index, number of research institutions, renewable energy conferences, renewable energy publications, energy sector workforce, proportion of energy from renewables, public-private partnerships, and regional renewable energy cooperation.

This dataset is ideal for analysts, researchers, and policymakers aiming to study trends, impacts, and strategies related to renewable energy development globally.

In 2024, Germany accounted for the largest production of renewable energy in Europe, with approximately *** terawatt-hours of energy generated. Turkey was the second-largest producer, with some *** terawatt-hours less than Germany. In both countries, renewable energy production increased in 2024 compared to 2023. Germany and Turkey were also among the largest renewable energy consumers in Europe in 2023, while the largest renewable energy capacity was installed in Germany.

This dataset provides detailed information on the share of electricity production derived from renewable energy sources for various countries and regions in the year 2023. It includes the percentage of total electricity production generated from renewables such as wind, solar, hydro, and other renewable sources. This dataset is essential for understanding the global transition towards sustainable energy and helps in analyzing trends, making policy decisions, and conducting further research in the field of renewable energy.

Dataset Structure: - Entity: Name of the country or region. - Code: Standardized code representing the country or region (if available). - Year: The year the data pertains to, which is 2023 for this dataset. - Renewables - % electricity: The percentage of total electricity production that comes from renewable energy sources.

Example Row: | Entity | Code | Year | Renewables - % electricity | |---------------|----------------|------|----------------------------| | ASEAN (Ember) | | 2023 | 19.347086 |

This dataset is sourced from the Energy Data Explorer and provides a comprehensive view of the renewable energy landscape across different regions and countries.

Germany led Europe in renewable energy consumption, with *****exajoules consumed in 2024, up from *****exajoules in 2015. *******and *******************followed as the second and third-largest consumers, highlighting a broader trend of increased renewable energy use across the continent. Renewable energy production and capacity Germany's dominance in renewable energy consumption is mirrored in its production and capacity figures. In 2023, Germany's renewable energy production amounted to approximately *** terawatt-hours, far surpassing other European nations. The country also boasted the largest installed renewable energy capacity in Europe, with almost ****gigawatts as of 2024. This substantial capacity allows Germany to meet its high renewable energy consumption needs and contributes to its leadership in the sector. European renewable energy landscape The broader European renewable energy landscape shows a promising growth. Total renewable energy consumption in Europe reached about ** exajoules in 2023, marking a nine percent increase from the previous year. Wind power has emerged as the primary renewable source in the European Union's electricity mix since 2017, accounting for over ** percent of the EU's renewable mix in 2023.

Renewable sources include solar power, wind, hydro-electric, geothermal and – controversially – bioenergy (aka biomass or biofuel – mostly burning of wood pellets).

Why controversial? Because of differing definitions of ‘renewable’. In the technical definition, ‘renewable’ is any energy collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. In the popular definition ‘renewable’ is equated with ‘sustainable’ and ‘eco-friendly’. Most renewables are sustainable, but some are not. A technically renewable source like biomass (wood pellets), for example, emits air pollution when incinerated and requires large amounts of water and land to produce.

Energy vs Electricity Generation When perusing stats on this topic, note the difference between renewable energy production and renewable electricity production. Energy production & consumption refers to a country’s total economic activity: creation of fuels, powering of industry, transportation and the generation of electricity (a subset of ‘energy’).

Why is there an ‘exclude hydropower’ button in the interactive? Hydroelectric power (dams) are an old and basically maxxed out renewable source. There are very few places on Earth now where a new hydroelectric dam could be installed. Filtering out hydro from the numbers gives a coarse snapshot of how well other renewables (particularly our friends solar and wind) may be fairing.

See what percentage of electricity is generated from renewable energy sources by country.

» source: US Energy Information Administration (EIA.gov) » data: bit.ly/IIB-RElectricity » created with VizSweet

Over 30% of the world’s electricity is now generated from renewable sources – and it’s increasing. (source) That’s beautiful news.

Overview This dataset, provided by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), offers comprehensive statistics on renewable and non-renewable energy across various regions, sub-regions, and countries from the year 2000 to 2022. The dataset includes key metrics such as electricity generation (in GWh) and installed electricity capacity (in MW) for different energy technologies.

Highlights Temporal Coverage: Data spans from the year 2000 to 2022. Geographical Coverage: Includes data from multiple regions and countries worldwide. Comprehensive Energy Data: Covers both renewable and non-renewable energy sources, providing a holistic view of the global energy landscape.

Usage Energy Research: Analyzing trends in renewable and non-renewable energy generation and capacity over time. Policy Making: Assisting policymakers in understanding the energy landscape and making informed decisions. Educational Purposes: Serving as a rich resource for students and educators in the fields of energy studies, and environmental science

Dataset Cleaning The dataset from the IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 report was cleaned to retain essential columns, deduplicated to remove any repeated records, and had blank records removed to ensure data quality and integrity.

Acknowledgements This dataset was sourced from International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). For more information, please visit IRENA's official website.

This web map is part of SDGs Today. Please see sdgstoday.orgMeasuring the integration of renewable sources into global energy production is an important component of ensuring sustainable consumption and production. Understanding access to and the availability of renewable energy sources is especially valuable in developing countries which may lack the technological or scientific capacities to expand the use of renewable energy sources. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, compiled this dataset by measuring the maximum net generating capacity of renewable and non-renewable energy sources by country. Total installed renewable energy capacity in megawatts is featured on the map in the Map tab.IRENA publishes annual detailed statistics on global renewable energy capacity, power generation, and renewable energy balances which can be accessed here. The data are collected directly from members using the IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics questionnaire, official national statistics, industry associations, and desk research (when official statistics are not available).

China dominated the renewable energy consumption globally and in the Asia-Pacific region, with the country consuming **** exajoules in 2024. This level far surpasses that of other major economies in the region, including India and Japan, which consumed **** and **** exajoules, respectively. Leading renewable energy markets China, India, Japan, and Vietnam are among the leading renewable energy markets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with increasing investments in the development of renewable energy. Moreover, Australia has focused particularly on the development of solar and wind energy, with around ** percent of its electricity coming from solar power and about ** percent of its power generation coming from wind. Australia has the largest share of wind and solar power in the electricity mix among APAC countries. China has continued to see the largest investments globally in energy transition, while India is also attracting significant investments. Southeast Asian markets have emerged as potential renewable energy markets, with Vietnam making the most progress in capacity expansion. However, these emerging markets face persistent energy infrastructure, policy, and financing challenges that must be addressed in order to speed up the transition to clean energy. The dual challenge: rising energy demand and carbon emissions in Asia-Pacific Despite these advances in renewable energy, APAC is still heavily reliant on fossil fuels to meet its rapidly growing energy demand from expanding cities and industries. Coal still accounts for over half of APAC’s power generation, with China consuming the largest share. Unsurprisingly, the region remains the world’s largest energy-related carbon dioxide emitter. China, in particular, is the leading source of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion. In 2023, the country emitted nearly **** billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, exceeding the combined emissions of the United States, India, Russia, and Japan. This situation underscores the complex challenge facing rapidly developing economies: how to sustain economic growth, meet rising energy needs, and improve living standards while curbing carbon emissions and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.

As of 2023, Iran boasted the largest renewable energy production capacity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Iran produced nearly twice as many megawatts as Egypt, and almost four times that of Morocco, the countries with the next highest capacities in the region. Among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the United Arab Emirates led with the highest installed renewable energy capacity, ranking fourth in the MENA region with approximately * gigawatts. Investments in renewable energy The MENA region has been increasingly turning to renewable energy to meet its energy needs. Over the past decade, countries in the GCC and North Africa have invested heavily in renewable energy, with Saudi Arabia and Egypt scoring the highest value of renewable energy project contracts. This shift may be driven by the need to address gaps in current energy supplies and reduce dependence on fossil fuels by adopting more sustainable energy sources. The GCC is home to the top four valued renewable energy projects currently under execution in the MENA region. However, it is primarily the North African countries that currently account for the largest share of energy investments directed towards renewable energy in the region. Saudi Arabia Vision 2023 Renewable energy is one of the key areas of focus for Saudi Arabia as part of its Vision 2030 project, which aims to diversify the country’s economy and wean it off oil dependency. Saudi Arabia has some of the most ambitious renewable energy production targets in the MENA region, followed closely by countries in North Africa. The country is currently undertaking the construction of a mega project known as NEOM, a brand-new city to be built in the middle of the desert, estimated to cost well over *** billion U.S. dollars. Initially, the city is expected to be powered by ** percent renewable energy before switching solely to renewable and green energy by 2030.

Renewable energy statistics and capacity by country

This scatter chart displays renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) against birth rate (per 1,000 people) in Southern Asia. The data is about countries.

This scatter chart displays renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) against birth rate (per 1,000 people) in Africa. The data is about countries.

This feature layer is part of SDGs Today. Please see sdgstoday.orgMeasuring the integration of renewable sources into global energy production is an important component of ensuring sustainable consumption and production. Understanding access to and the availability of renewable energy sources is especially valuable in developing countries which may lack the technological or scientific capacities to expand the use of renewable energy sources. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, compiled this dataset by measuring the maximum net generating capacity of renewable and non-renewable energy sources by country. Total installed renewable energy capacity in megawatts is featured on the map in the Map tab.IRENA publishes annual detailed statistics on global renewable energy capacity, power generation, and renewable energy balances which can be accessed here. The data are collected directly from members using the IRENA Renewable Energy Statistics questionnaire, official national statistics, industry associations, and desk research (when official statistics are not available).