Annual percentage change in solar and wind energy generation
This dataset records annual growth rates of solar and wind energy generation across countries and regions worldwide.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Name of the country or geographic region for which solar and wind energy growth is reported. |
| Code | string | Yes | ISO-style country code identifying the geographic entity. Missing for some aggregated regional entries. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year for which the renewable energy growth rate was recorded. |
| Solar and wind (% growth) | float | No | Annual percentage growth rate of combined solar and wind energy generation or installed capacity. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset contains yearly observations of percentage growth in solar and wind energy generation for multiple countries and regions. Each record includes the geographic entity name, its country code (where available), the reporting year, and the annual percentage growth rate of solar and wind energy production. The dataset enables analysis of renewable energy adoption trends and the expansion of solar and wind power infrastructure globally.
Data Quality
Most records are complete and consistently formatted. The 'Code' column contains missing values for some regional or aggregated entities. Numeric growth values are consistently represented as floating-point percentages. Overall the dataset is suitable for statistical analysis and time-series evaluation.
Use Cases
Renewable energy adoption analysis, climate policy research, clean energy investment studies, time-series forecasting of renewable energy growth, and comparative analysis of energy transition progress across countries.
Limitations
The dataset provides aggregated growth rates without detailed breakdowns of installed capacity, production volumes, or individual solar versus wind contributions. Missing country codes for regional entities may require preprocessing when merging with other country-code-based datasets.
Methodology
Data is likely compiled from international energy statistics and national energy reporting systems. Growth rates are calculated annually based on year-over-year changes in combined solar and wind energy production or installed generation capacity.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: CC-BY 4.0 — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.