Proof Point
Jobs in renewable energy industry worldwide reached 10.3 million in 2017, with largest share from solar PV, according to Ren21
Direct and Indirect Jobs in Renewable Energy Industry Worldwide
2017 (million and percentage)
Proof Point Findings
- Renewable Energy – Energy generated from renewable sources, including solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, biofuels, geothermal and marine
- Renewable Energy Jobs – Ren21 reported total jobs in renewable energy worldwide reached 10.3 million in 2017, with largest share coming from solar PV with 3.4 million (33%)
- Other Top Industries – More than one million direct and indirect jobs also reported in Liquid biofuels (1.9 million), large-scale hydropower (1.5 million) and wind power (1.1 million)
- Key Growth Drivers – Include continuous increase of investments in renewable energy, strengthening government support through policies, country targets and tax incentives, and growing business and consumer adoption of renewable energy technologies
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Date Last Updated |
November 19, 2018
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