Asia accounted for the highest share of renewable electricity generation worldwide in 2021, with about 3,418 terawatt hours of electricity generated. Europe ranked second, with renewable sources accounting for roughly 1,468 terawatt hours of power output.
Electricity generation from renewable sources worldwide in 2021, by region (in terawatt hours)
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Electricity generation from renewable sources worldwide in 2021, by region (in terawatt hours) [Graph], IRENA, July 12, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/610607/renewable-electricity-generation-globally-by-region/