By the end of 2020, at least 834 cities in nearly 72 countries had a renewable energy target in at least one sector. Europe had the most cities with renewable energy targets; about 357 European cities had a renewable energy target in place by the end of that year.
Renewable energy includes energy produced from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, and biofuels.
Number of cities with renewable energy targets worldwide in 2020, by region
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