In 2023, solid biofuels accounted for the largest share of bioenergy capacity worldwide at almost 105 gigawatts. Meanwhile, renewable municipal waste had a capacity of roughly 21.4 gigawatts. Overall, the global bioenergy capacity reached some 150.26 gigawatts that year.
Bioenergy capacity worldwide in 2023, by feedstock
(in megawatts)
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IRENA. (April 2, 2023). Bioenergy capacity worldwide in 2023, by feedstock (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1369231/global-capacity-of-bioenergy-by-feedstock/
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