Renewable energy capacity added globally 2023, by technology

Published by Lucía Fernández, Aug 23, 2024

Solar photovoltaic was the technology that accounted for the largest share of global renewable capacity additions in 2023. In that year, roughly 407 gigawatts of solar PV were installed worldwide. Wind energy was ranked second, with a total of 117 gigawatts added in 2023.

Renewable power capacity additions worldwide in 2023, by technology (in gigawatts)

CharacteristicCapacity in gigawatts
Solar PV 407
Wind power 117
Hydropower 7
Other* 5
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Capacity in gigawatts4074071171177755Solar PVWind powerHydropowerOther*
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