As of 2019, solar photovoltaic (PV) is by far the prevalent power generation source installed, with 117 gigawatts. The second most common energy source installed was wind, with 61 gigawatts. In that same year, there were 18 gigawatts of net power capacity added using coal.
Net power generating capacity added worldwide in 2019, by energy source (in gigawatts)
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SolarPower Europe. (June 16, 2020). Net power generating capacity added worldwide in 2019, by energy source (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 04, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1047456/global-new-installed-energy-capacity-by-source/
SolarPower Europe. "Net power generating capacity added worldwide in 2019, by energy source (in gigawatts)." Chart. June 16, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 04, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1047456/global-new-installed-energy-capacity-by-source/
SolarPower Europe. (2020). Net power generating capacity added worldwide in 2019, by energy source (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 04, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1047456/global-new-installed-energy-capacity-by-source/
SolarPower Europe. "Net Power Generating Capacity Added Worldwide in 2019, by Energy Source (in Gigawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Jun 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1047456/global-new-installed-energy-capacity-by-source/
SolarPower Europe, Net power generating capacity added worldwide in 2019, by energy source (in gigawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1047456/global-new-installed-energy-capacity-by-source/ (last visited December 04, 2023)
Net power generating capacity added worldwide in 2019, by energy source (in gigawatts) [Graph], SolarPower Europe, June 16, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1047456/global-new-installed-energy-capacity-by-source/