These 10 countries use the most solar and wind energy

Wind energy has many advantages: It is infinitely available, extremely efficient and, above all, sustainable. Many countries are already using solar and wind power, but where is it most commonly used? We’ll show you in our weekly ranking.

In terms of electricity generation, wind energy was responsible for a share of 23.1 percent the strongest energy source in Germany in 2021. Solar energy is also a sustainable way of obtaining energy and is popular worldwide.

Taken together, both resources form the fourth largest source of electricity globally, behind coal, gas and hydroelectric power. Wind and sun generate more than a tenth of the world’s electricity.

Countries that use a lot of wind and solar energy

The online publisher visual capitalist has listed all countries for 2021 that currently use solar and wind energy most frequently. We show you the top ten in our weekly ranking.

10th place: Great Britain

In the past year, the UK has increased its use of solar and wind energy 25.2 percent. By 2030, the United Kingdom also wants to further expand the wind energy sector.

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