In 2023, global power generation increased by 2.37 percent compared to the previous year. Electricity generation from wind and solar saw the largets year-on-year increases at more than 30 percent, of which solar alone accounted for 24 percent.
Percentage change in electricity production worldwide in 2023 relative to 2022, by source
Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation.
Bioenergy includes generation from combustible renewables and may include waste generation (renewable and non-renewable).
Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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