Solar photovoltaic was the technology that accounted for the largest share of global renewable capacity additions in 2022. In that year, roughly 243 gigawatts of solar PV were installed worldwide. Wind energy was ranked second with a total of 77 gigawatts added in 2022.
Renewable power capacity additions worldwide in 2022, by technology
(in gigawatts)
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