Global renewable energy employment grew by just 2.3% in 2024, reaching 16.6 million jobs, despite record-high installations, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2025 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
The report highlights how geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and increasing automation are shaping the renewable energy workforce.
China continues to dominate the sector, creating an estimated 7.3 million renewable…