By 2050, it is expected that most of the direct employment for the energy industry worldwide will be generated by the solar photovoltaics sector, amounting to some 22.2 million jobs. In comparison, wind energy is projected to create roughly 1.4 million jobs.
Projected direct employment in the energy industry worldwide in 2050, by technology
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PV-Tech. (January 24, 2020). Projected direct employment in the energy industry worldwide in 2050, by technology (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1099936/direct-employment-energy-sector-by-technology/
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PV-Tech. (2020). Projected direct employment in the energy industry worldwide in 2050, by technology (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1099936/direct-employment-energy-sector-by-technology/
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