Biomass energy (often grouped under “bioenergy”) includes solid biomass (wood, pellets, residues), biogas/biomethane, municipal/industrial waste used for energy, and liquid biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel). It remains one of the few renewable options that can provide dispatchable heat and power and drop-in fuels for transport—while also raising sustainability questions around land use, air quality, and … Read more
Battery energy storage (often shortened to BESS) has become one of the fastest-scaling grid assets because it can shift electricity to higher-value hours, provide fast frequency support, and reduce curtailment of wind and solar. The most important metrics to track are power (GW), energy (GWh), duration (hours), and cost ($/kWh). Battery Storage Statistics (Top Highlights) … Read more
The energy transition is accelerating on the investment and deployment side (renewables, grids, electrified transport), while emissions are still setting new highs in many places due to rising electricity demand and continued fossil use. Top Energy Transition Statistics Global Energy Transition Investment Energy transition investment (as tracked by BloombergNEF) moved from a 2023 record to … Read more
Hydroelectric power remains the world’s largest source of renewable electricity and a critical flexibility resource for power systems. The sector’s output can swing year to year with hydrology (rainfall, snowpack, drought), while pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is growing in importance as grids add more wind and solar. Hydroelectric Power Statistics (Top Highlights) Global Hydropower Generation … Read more
Solar panels (photovoltaic modules) are at the center of the world’s fastest-growing source of new electricity capacity. The last two years have been shaped by record deployment, big efficiency gains, and a manufacturing oversupply that pushed module prices sharply lower. Solar Panel Statistics (Top Highlights) Global Solar PV Capacity Global solar PV capacity has risen … Read more
Nuclear energy safety statistics are often misunderstood because public risk perception is dominated by rare, high-profile accidents. The best way to compare safety across energy sources is to use standardized metrics (like deaths per unit of electricity) and to separate routine operation from accident impacts. Nuclear Energy Safety Statistics (Top Highlights) How Safe Is Nuclear … Read more
Geothermal energy is one of the few renewable sources that can deliver firm, around-the-clock electricity and heat. Global capacity is still relatively small compared with wind and solar, but momentum is building—especially for geothermal heating networks and next-generation approaches like enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). Geothermal Energy Statistics (Top Highlights) Global Geothermal Power Capacity Installed geothermal … Read more
Wind energy is now a trillion-watt-scale power source globally, with both onshore and offshore deployment expanding as grids electrify. The latest data shows wind output rising year over year, while costs remain competitive (especially for onshore projects) even amid higher financing costs. Wind Energy Statistics (Top Highlights) Global Wind Capacity By end-2024, global wind capacity … Read more
Solar energy has become one of the fastest-scaling power technologies in history, driven by relentless cost declines, massive manufacturing scale, and rapid deployment across utility, commercial, and residential segments. The numbers below highlight how quickly solar PV capacity, generation, investment, and employment have grown—and where momentum is heading next. Solar Energy Statistics (Top Highlights) Global … Read more
Renewable energy statistics in 2026 show a sector scaling fast on two fronts at once: record-breaking capacity buildouts (especially solar) and steadily rising shares of electricity generation. At the same time, the bottlenecks are shifting toward grids, permitting, and investment distribution (with major gaps between regions). Renewable Energy Statistics (Top Highlights) Global Renewable Power Capacity … Read more
