Global renewables employment has climbed every year since 2012, with solar photovoltaic becoming the largest segment by total jobs in 2016. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/MintAbu Dhabi: Renewable energy employed 9.8 million people last year, up 1.1% from 2015, led by solar photovoltaic at 3.09 million jobs, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s annual report on the industry. Solar photovoltaic employed 3.09 million people, followed by liquid biofuels at 1.7 million. Asian countries accounted for 62% of total jobs in 2016 compared with 50% in 2013. Renewables jobs could total 24 million in 2030, as more countries take steps to combat climate change, Irena said.

Source: Mint May 24, 2017 03:11 UTC