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Biomass sector is largest renewable energy employer in EU, study shows
(EurActiv, 22 Sep 2022) The number of workers in the renewable energy sector across the world has grown from 12 million in 2020 to 12.7 million in 2021, according to a report published today (22 September) by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
IRENA’s annual review of renewable energy jobs, developed in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), shows that an increasing number of countries are creating jobs in the sector.
Almost two-thirds of all renewable energy jobs are in Asia, with China alone accounting for 42% of the global total, followed by the European Union and Brazil with 10% each, and the USA and India with 7% each.
“In the face of numerous challenges, renewable energy jobs remain resilient, and have been proven to be a reliable job creation engine,” said Francesco La Camera, IRENA’s Director-General.
The world scored a new record in 2021, producing 132.8 GW of solar PV capacity installations, up from 125.6 GW in 2020.
While solar energy was found to be the fastest-growing sector worldwide, providing 4.3 million jobs in 2021, more than a third of the current global workforce in renewable energy is China which is the world’s first manufacturer and installer of PV panels.
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