Data pertaining to how economies function and the drivers of production and consumption patterns.

economy-industry

Economy & Industry

Data about the energy systems that underpin all economies.

power-sector

Power Sector

Carolyn Savoldelli

### Overview  
  
This dataset shows national-level electricity generation from renewable energy technologies between 2000 and 2018. Renewable energy generation measures the amount of electricity actually produced by renewable energy sources. Renewable energy is defined as energy that comes from natural resources that are continually restored. In this dataset, renewable energy sources include wind, solar, hydropower, biofuels, municipal waste, biogas, geothermal, and marine energy. 
  
  

Transitioning to renewable energy technologies can be beneficial to the economy and human health, as well as help reduce climate change. Electricity generation is one of the largest [sources of greenhouse gas emissions](https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions), directly contributing to climate change. Transitioning to renewable energy technologies can help reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and be part of the solution to addressing climate change. Renewable energy production also produces less air pollution, which is linked to a number of health concerns, than most fossil fuel energy sources. Furthermore, these technologies provide a reliable source of energy and help diversify energy portfolios, reducing the potential of energy scarcity. 
  
  

This dataset was produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and is updated annually.  
  
### Methodology  
  
Data was obtained from a variety of sources, including an IRENA questionnaire, official national statistics, industry association reports, consultant reports and news articles.
  
  

For the full documentation, please click on the “Learn more” button.  
  
### Additional Information  
  
Resource Watch also shows IRENA data on [renewable energy capacity](https://resourcewatch.org/data/explore/ddc4c1fc-5299-40c9-8462-3930adfb6cf8).
  
  

Resource Watch shows only a subset of the dataset. Additional granularity regarding different types of renewable technologies is available from the data provider. For access to the full dataset and additional information, click on the “Learn more” button.  
  
### Visualizing the Data  
  
Our team reformatted this dataset before displaying it on Resource Watch. See the documentation on how Resource Watch processed the data on [Github](https://github.com/resource-watch/data-pre-processing/tree/master/ene_009_renewable_generation_annually).
  
  

This data has been mapped on Resource Watch by joining it with Natural Earth boundaries.  
  
### Disclaimer  
  
Excerpts of this description page were taken from the source metadata.

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

IRENA Trends in Renewable Energy

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2001 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2002 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2003 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2004 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2005 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2006 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2007 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2008 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2009 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2010 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2011 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2012 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2013 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2014 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2015 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2016 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2017 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2018 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

2000 Annual Renewable Energy Generation (GWh)

Annual electric power generation by renewable technologies