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Renewable energy

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Renewable energy is derived from natural processes that are replenished at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which they are consumed. There are various forms of renewable energy that are derived directly or indirectly from the sun or from heat generated deep within the earth. Renewable energy is generated from sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower and ocean resources, solid biomass, biogas, and liquid biofuels. However, biomass is a renewable resource only if its rate of consumption does not exceed its rate of regeneration.


  • Non-emitting electricity generation capacity

    0.2% increase

    76.71

    % of total generation capacity

    Reference period: 2023

    1 - chart

  • Renewable electricity generation

    5.4% increase

    65.63

    % of total generation

    Reference period: October 2024

    2 - chart

  • Renewable energy research and development expenditures

    -3.6% decrease

    187

    Millions of dollars

    Reference period: 2022

    3 - chart

  • Liquid renewable fuels exports

    54.1% increase

    392,560

    Barrels

    Reference period: October 2024

    4 - chart

  • Liquid renewable fuels imports

    -44.7% decrease

    1,315,923

    Barrels

    Reference period: October 2024

    5 - chart

  • Liquid renewable fuels production

    -14.7% decrease

    1,307,318

    Barrels

    Reference period: October 2024

    6 - chart

Data sources

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