# Global solar capacity reached about 386 GW and wind capacity about 539 GW by end-2017

Date: 2017

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## Drivers

- Renewable capacity buildout: https://factrail.ai/drivers/energy-renewable-buildout

## Sources

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## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/irena-global-solar-wind-capacity-2017