Renewable Energy Generation Grew at a Record Pace, IRENA Says
Data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has revealed that renewable energy generation surged by a record 9.8% in 2024. Titled ‘The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026’, IRENA’s report noted a continued fall in fossil fuel-fired generation between 2023 and 2024, falling behind renewables by 14% during the study period. The report found that green energy accounted for 31.7% of global electricity generation in 2024, totaling 9,836 terawatt-hours. Dozens of countries across the globe have made major commitments to renewable energy and are actively taking steps to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. China, currently…