Global renewable energy capacity has grown by 415% since 2000, or at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. However, many large and wealthy regions, including the United States and Europe, maintain lower average annual renewable capacity growth. This chart, created in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows how each world region has contributed to the growth in renewable energy capacity since 2000, using the latest data release from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy Trends in Developed Economies Between 2000 and 2023, global renewable capacity increased ... (full story)