Cities play a key role in accelerating clean energy deployment because they account for 55% of the world’s population, 75% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and 2/3 of global energy demand.
- Read the full report to learn about renewable energy trends and markets, energy access, policies, and investments in cities.
- Visit REN21's Cities webpage for more on select cities featured in the report and to sign up to get involved in the 2020 edition of the cities report.
The Renewables in Cities 2019 Global Status Report was produced in collaboration with a global network of research partners. More than 300 volunteers from REN21's international network, including the InterAmerican Clean Energy Institute, contributed to the report.
REN21 is a global network of renewable energy stakeholders from science, government, NGOs, and industry working to advance the clean energy transition. REN21 publishes the annual Renewables Global Status Report series to provide the public and decision-makers with current and actionable information on renewable energy data, markets, technologies, and trends. All reports are available online, free-of-charge.