Renewables 2023 global status report: global overview

For the first time, REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR 2023) is being published as a collection of five modules, reflecting the fundamental changes in the global energy landscape. The Global Overview module explores the key topics of energy demand, energy supply, energy systems and infrastructure, as well as the socio-economic value creation of renewables, including contributions to GDP growth, employment, and access to clean cooking and electricity. The module takes stock of the current renewable energy landscape and outlines the wide range of bottlenecks that hinder the transition towards a renewables-based economy and society.