# Global renewable energy employment and supply trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-renewable-energy-employment-and-supply-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-12T16:50:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The renewable energy sector is experiencing significant growth in both global employment and energy supply. In the European Union, clean technology jobs have more than doubled since 2010. As of 2023, approximately 1.8 million jobs are linked to renewable energy in the EU, with wind energy and solar photovoltaics serving as major employers. The battery sector has been identified as the fastest-growing segment, with employment increasing by an average of nearly 35% annually between 2010 and 2023.

Globally, renewables contributed 15% of the total energy supply in 2023. Bioenergy stands as the largest single source of renewable energy, accounting for approximately 9% of the total world energy supply. China leads the world in bioenergy-generated electricity, producing 209 TWh in 2024, which constitutes 30% of global production, followed by Brazil and the United States.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Renewable energy sector sees growth in global employment and bioenergy supply

Renewable energy sectors are expanding globally, with EU clean tech jobs doubling since 2010 and bioenergy providing 9% of the world's total energy supply.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renewable-energy-sector-sees-growth-in-global-employment-and-bioenergy-supply

### 2026-09-09: Clean energy jobs grow in EU despite skilled labor shortages

Clean energy jobs in the EU are growing faster than the general economy, but a shortage of skilled workers and low representation of women and youth pose risks to future sector expansion.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clean-energy-jobs-grow-in-eu-despite-skilled-labor-shortages

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