Published by Lucía Fernández, Apr 17, 2024
The leading countries for installed renewable energy in 2023 were China, the U.S., Brazil. China was the leader in renewable energy installations, with a capacity of around 1,453 gigawatts. The U.S., in second place, had a capacity of around 388 gigawatts. Renewable energy is an important step in addressing climate change and mitigating the consequences of this phenomenon.
Renewable Energy Capacity
Renewable power capacity is defined as the maximum generating capacity of installations that use renewable sources to generate electricity. Recent data suggests that renewable energy as a share of the world’s power production is increasing. Renewable energy consumption varies from country to country. The top countries for renewable energy consumption are China, United States, and Brazil, respectively.
Types of Renewable Energy
There are various types of renewable energy sources used globally including, bioenergy, solar energy, hydropower, and geothermal energy, to name a few. Globally, China and Canada are the top two countries in terms of generating the most energy through hydropower. Geothermal energy has been on the rise as well. Data shows an increase in geothermal energy capacity globally in the last 10 years . Likewise, there has been a dramatic increase in the capacity of global solar energy in recent years.
Leading countries in installed renewable energy capacity worldwide in 2023 (in gigawatts)
| Characteristic | Capacity in gigawatts |
|---|---|
| China | 1,453 |
| U.S. | 388 |
| Brazil | 194 |
| India | 176 |
| Germany | 167 |
| Japan | 127 |
| Canada | 109 |
| Spain | 80 |
| France | 69 |
| Italy | 65 |
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