Renewable Energy, Total Capacity, 2014 and 2023, MW

Globally, wind energy capacity grew by 191%, from 349,418 MW in 2014 to 1,017,199 MW in 2023, while solar energy surged by 685%, from 180,759 MW to 1,418,969 MW. China’s solar energy capacity experienced an astounding 2046% increase, rising from 28,399 MW to 609,921 MW. Similarly, India’s solar energy capacity grew by 1836%, from 3,776 MW to 73,109 MW.

Source: IRENA, 2024.

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Cite Chart: RenewStats.com. (2024). Renewable Energy, Total Capacity, 2014 and 2023, MW. Retrieved from https://renewstats.com/region/global/2024/06/17/renewable-energy-total-capacity/