Irena publishes detailed statistics on renewable energy capacity, power generation and renewable energy balances. Irena’s membership comprises 169 countries and the eu Irena’s 1.5°c scenario, set out in the world energy transitions outlook, presents a pathway to achieve the 1.5°c target by 2050, positioning electrification and efficiency as key transition drivers, enabled by renewable energy, clean hydrogen and sustainable biomass. Data was obtained from various sources, including an irena questionnaire, official national statistics, industry association reports, consultant reports and news articles Major trends in the sector worldwide are outlined in the accompanying brief, renewable energy highlights. Renewables maintain their cost leadership in global power markets, irena’s new report on renewable power generation costs in 2024 confirms.
OPEN
