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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.

Indicators

  • Non-emitting electricity generation capacity

    76.71

    % of total generation capacity in 2023

    0.2% since previous year
  • Renewable electricity generation

    70.12

    % of total generation in January 2025

    2.9% since previous month
  • Renewable energy research and development expenditures

    187

    Millions of dollars in 2022

    3.6% since previous year
  • Liquid renewable fuels exports

    107,958

    Barrels in January 2025

    67.6% since previous month
  • Liquid renewable fuels imports

    1,373,236

    Barrels in January 2025

    14.8% since previous month
  • Liquid renewable fuels production

    1,129,455

    Barrels in January 2025

    29.6% since previous month

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