IRENA warns of regional divides despite 15% growth in global renewables
"Not everyone is benefiting equally from this transition."
Global renewable energy capacity grew by over 15% in 2024 – but the development gap between regions is widening, warns the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Over 70% of the growth took place in Asia, which remains the global leader in renewable energy development. The region is followed by Europe and North America, which respectively contributed 12.3% and 7.8% to the capacity added last year.
