Electricity generation: global renewables capacity

Global target: Triple renewables capacity by 2030 (IEA). Capacity is the maximum amount of electricity that renewable sources like solar, wind, or hydro can produce under ideal conditions. Guides: Explainer | Glossary

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Global Renewables Capacity

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Global Renewables Capacity

Source: IRENA | Provenance: Trusted via OnlyFacts | Updated: 25 Mar 2025 | License: CC BY 4.0

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Source: IRENA | Provenance: Trusted via OnlyFacts | Updated: 26 Mar 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0

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Source: IRENA | Provenance: Trusted via OnlyFacts | Updated: 25 Mar 2025 | License: CC BY 4.0

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