A look at world's largest electricity producers and how much is from renewables
Wind turbines at the Buckeye Wind Energy are diffused by heat vapors as they are silhouetted against the rising sun, Sept. 30, 2024, near Hays, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
A report out Thursday said a record 47% of the European Union's electricity came from renewable sources in 2024, and experts called it a promising sign for the world's ability to transition away from fossil fuels that are driving climate change.
Here's a look at the world's largest generators of electricity and the share of their electricity that comes from renewables. Data is from the climate energy think tank Ember and is for 2023.
Brazil, 88.9%
Canada, 66.5%
China, 30.6%
France, 26.5%
United States, 22.7%
Solar panels operate, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Kayenta Solar Plant in Kayenta, Ariz. Credit: AP/Joshua A. Bickel
Japan, 22%
India, 19.5%
Russia, 17.7%
South Korea, 9%
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