Clean energy dominates global power projects under construction
Global Energy Monitor data compiled by Anadolu Agency shows that 72% of the 1,639 gigawatts of energy projects currently under construction worldwide consist of clean energy projects.
Renewable and nuclear energy sources are becoming increasingly important globally within the framework of climate change mitigation and energy security goals. Low-carbon clean energy sources are becoming a strategic priority in many countries’ energy policies, and investments in these areas are increasing, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency.
According to the data, global installed energy capacity stands at around 8,573 gigawatts.
Fossil fuel plants—oil and natural gas—rank first with 2,233 gigawatts, followed by coal with 2,203 gigawatts and hydroelectric power with 1,279 gigawatts. In terms of installed capacity, solar energy accounts for 1,197 gigawatts, wind energy 1,129 gigawatts, nuclear energy 401 gigawatts, bioenergy 115 gigawatts, and geothermal energy 16 gigawatts.
Among projects under construction, 1,639 gigawatts are being built worldwide. About 72% of these projects are clean energy projects. Of the 1,175 gigawatts of clean energy under construction, 444 gigawatts are solar, 326 gigawatts hydroelectric, 314 gigawatts wind, and 82 gigawatts nuclear.
The smallest capacities under construction are biomass with 7 gigawatts and geothermal with 2 gigawatts.
Asia leads in energy projects under construction
Countries seeking to strengthen resilience against energy crises are prioritizing domestic and sustainable energy sources, supported by economic and geopolitical factors.
About 84.5% of planned clean energy projects are located in Asia. In total, 993 gigawatts of renewable and nuclear energy projects are under construction in Asian countries. This reflects the region’s high energy demand and reinforces its leadership in the global renewable energy transition.
The Americas follow with 63 gigawatts, Europe with 56 gigawatts, Africa with 55 gigawatts, and Oceania with 8 gigawatts of clean energy projects under construction.
