Since 2005, REN21's Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) has spotlighted ongoing developments and emerging trends that shape the future of renewables. It is a collaborative effort involving hundreds of experts.
This year’s edition (18th) has evolved in design and structure to reflect the fundamental changes in the global energy landscape. The new structure is in the form of a collection of five publications. In addition to presenting the trends in renewable energy supply, it also dives into the energy demand sectors with dedicated modules on buildings, industry, transport and agriculture It includes a publication on energy systems and infrastructure with renewables as well as a publication on renewables for economic and social value creation, acknowledging the key role that energy plays across economies and societies.
Collectively these five publications offer readers a systemic global overview of the current uptake of renewables. This new structure makes the GSR a key tool in expanding the renewable energy discussion into key sectors and ecosystems, developing a shared language and driving a stronger integration of supply, demand, infrastructure, market and investment.
