An estimated 507GW of renewable electricity capacity was added globally in 2023

Capacity added in gigawatts

Solar PV

Wind

Hydropower

Bioenergy and others

800

Forecast

600

400

200

0

2017

2019

2021

2023*

2025

2027

Capacity added in gigawatts

Solar PV

Wind

Hydropower

Bioenergy and others

800

Forecast

600

400

200

0

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023*

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

Guardian graphic. Source: IEA. *2023 capacity estimated. Note: IEA main case projection shown assuming growth trajectory under existing policies and market conditions