Global renewable power generation breakdown 2022, by technology

Published by Lucía Fernández, Dec 10, 2024

In 2022, conventional hydropower was the leading source of renewable energy worldwide, accounting for more than half of the global renewable electricity production. Onshore wind came in second with a share of almost 23 percent.

Distribution of renewable electricity generation worldwide in 2022, by technology

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July 2024

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2022

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