Global Renewable Energy Investment Surge: Solar Dominates Market Growth
Key Ideas
- Global renewable energy investments are projected to reach USD 3.1 trillion by 2024, with the solar sector leading the way due to falling costs and Asia Pacific's strong investments.
- The World Solar Market Report highlights exceptional growth in solar capacity, which is expected to continue increasing, along with a surge in solar jobs globally.
- Advancements in solar technology are making it more efficient, sustainable, and affordable, with the manufacturing sector projected to exceed demand, further driving down costs.
- The report also emphasizes the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize industries reliant on fossil fuels in African countries, presenting a cleaner energy alternative.
The global renewable energy investment is set to make a significant leap, with projections indicating a rise to USD 3.1 trillion by 2024, compared to USD 2.4 trillion in 2018. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) highlighted the dominance of the solar segment, accounting for 59% of total renewable energy investments, with the Asia Pacific region leading in investments. The World Solar Market Report showcased the remarkable growth in global solar capacity, reaching 1,418.97 GW in 2023 from 1.22 GW in 2000, with expectations to further increase to 7,203 GW by 2030. Solar jobs have also seen a surge, reaching 7.1 million. The advancements in solar technology have contributed to its increased efficiency and affordability, with manufacturing predicted to surpass demand. Additionally, the report underlined the significance of green hydrogen, produced through renewable-powered electrolysis, in decarbonizing industries reliant on fossil fuels in African countries, offering a sustainable energy solution.
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India
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Investment
Manufacturing
Technology Advancements
Asia-Pacific
Solar Sector
Global Capacity
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