In 2024, a capacity of 741 gigawatts of renewable energy was added worldwide, a significant increase in comparison to the capacity additions of the previous year. Net capacity additions for renewable energy reached their highest point thus far in that year.Â
Where is the market growing?
The world's renewable energy consumption is increasing steadily. China consumed over a quarter of renewable energy worldwide in 2024, followed by the United States, India, Canada, and Germany. Germany has consistently expanded its renewable capacity each year, largely through wind power installations. In 2024, Germany's renewable capacity amounted to 178 gigawatts.
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