Renewables generation capacity outlook 2020-2050, by source

Published by Lucía Fernández, Feb 8, 2023
In the coming three decades, solar power is expected to become the largest source of renewable electricity generation worldwide, based on installed capacity. By 2050, installed solar power capacity is expected to surpass 4.6 terawatts. Wind power is expected to rank second at the time, with some 2.3 terawatts, followed by hydropower.

Projected installed renewable electricity generation capacity worldwide from 2020 to 2050, by source (in gigawatts)

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October 2021

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2021

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* Starting from the indicated year, figures are projections based on a reference scenario. The reference scenario reflects current energy trends, existing laws and regulations, and select incremental economic and technological changes over time.

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