Energy Transition

These 4 charts show the state of renewable energy in 2022

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A record amount of renewable capacity was installed in 2021. Image: Unsplash/Nicholas Doherty

Douglas Broom
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Chart showing net renewable capacity additions by technology, 2017-2023.
Net renewable capacity additions by technology, 2017-2023. Image: IEA

Chart showing solar PV and onshore wind investment cost estimates for new projects under high commodity prices 2015-2023.
Solar PV and onshore wind investment cost estimates for new projects under high commodity prices 2015-2023. Image: IEA

Chart showing renewable net capacity additions by country and region 2019-2021.
Renewable net capacity additions by country and region 2019-2021. Image: IEA

Chart showing renewable net capacity additions 2019-2021.
Renewable net capacity additions 2019-2021. Image: IEA
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