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World Lags 2030 Renewable Energy Goals Despite Record 741 GW Additions: Report

China led with 445 GW or 60.2% of the total renewable capacity additions in 2024

June 25, 2025

/ Arjun Joshi
/ Market & Policy, Renewable Energy
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Despite global renewable energy capacity adding a record 741 GW in 2024, the world is projected to fall short of the goal to triple renewable capacity by 2030 by 800 GW, according to the Renewables 2025 Global Status Report published by REN21.

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