Renewable energy records fastest annual growth
According to an International Renewable Energy Agency report, renewable energy generation capacity expanded by 8.3% to 1,985 gigawatts (GW) globally in 2015, the fastest annual rate on record. Wind power capacity rose by 17% (63 GW) while solar power capacity increased by 37% (47 GW). The data suggested that the fastest growth in renewable generation capacity was in developing countries.