# Global renewable capacity passed 3,000 GW as solar reached 849 GW and wind 825 GW in 2021

Date: 2021

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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-2021