This report provides an overview of the renewable energy markets, investments and policies around the world, based on evidence from 2018.

This document presents the trends and development from 2018 for policymakers and others to understand the significance of renewable energy development. It outlines what is happening to drive the energy transition and details why it is not happening fast enough or as fast as possible.

This report, produced jointly by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), offers policy makers a comprehensive understanding of the options available to support the development of renewables. Beginning with recent deployment trends and the status of policies and targets...