Globally, total #renewableenergy generation capacity reached 2,351 GW at the end of 2018— around 1/3 of total installed electricity capacity. Wind energy: Global wind energy capacity increased by 49GW in 2017. Other countries expanding by more than 1GW were: Brazil; France; Germany; India; and the UKGlobal wind energy capacity increased by 49GW in 2017. Capacity also increased in the UK by 900MW Solar energy: Solar energy capacity increased by 94GW last year (+ 24%). Globally, total renewable energy generation capacity reached 2,351GW at the end of last year – around a third of total installed electricity capacity.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 03, 2019 07:52 UTC