Renewable Energy Jobs Hit Record, But Growth Slows Amid Automation

IRENA-ILO report flags job concentration, skills gaps, and inclusion risks

January 14, 2026

/ Meghana Prasad
/ Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind
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Global renewable energy sector employment stood at 16.6 million in 2024, up 2.3% from 2023, even as global renewable power capacity expanded to 4,443 GW, with a record 582 GW added during the year, according to the Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labor Organization (ILO).

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