Visualizing How the G20 Generates Electricity

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows how much electricity is generated from renewable sources among G20 countries. The data is based on Ember’s yearly and monthly electricity data, as of 2023.

Key Takeaways

• Brazil leads the G20 in renewable electricity, which provided 89% of its power in 2023. The country's high share of renewables is due to its robust hydroelectric base and rapid solar and wind energy expansion.
• Canada, in second place, gets 66% of its electricity from renewables (primarily hydropower).
• Germany had the highest proportion of wind & solar in its energy mix.