可再生能源与就业：2024年年度回顾（英）2024

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the renewable energy sector Core Insights - The renewable energy sector employed 16.2 million people globally in 2023, a significant increase from 13.7 million in 2022, with China accounting for 7.4 million jobs, or 46% of the total [18][19] - The report emphasizes the importance of a skilled workforce for the energy transition, highlighting the need for education and training to support job creation and ensure a just transition [9][34] - The report identifies that the global renewable electricity capacity reached 3,865 GW in 2023, marking a 14% increase from 2022, with solar PV leading the growth [23][30] Summary by Sections Chapter 1: Renewable Energy Employment Worldwide and by Technology - Solar photovoltaic (PV) jobs reached 7.1 million in 2023, representing 44% of the global renewable energy workforce, with China dominating the sector [18][52] - Wind power employed 1.5 million people in 2023, with China leading at 745,000 jobs [19][59] - Hydropower jobs totaled 2.3 million in 2023, reflecting a 4% decrease from the previous year due to slower capacity additions [18][62] - Liquid biofuels accounted for 2.8 million jobs, primarily in the agricultural supply chain, with Brazil having the largest number of jobs at 994,000 [18][65] Chapter 2: Renewable Energy Jobs in Selected Countries - China, Brazil, the United States, and India are highlighted as key countries in renewable energy job creation, with China leading significantly [18][36] - The report provides insights into the employment landscape in these countries, emphasizing the need for policies that support job growth in the renewable sector [36] Chapter 3: Skills for a Just Energy Transition - Skills development is identified as a crucial enabler for a just transition, with a focus on enhancing education and training for new entrants and reskilling existing workers [9][34] - The report stresses the importance of diversity in the workforce, advocating for opportunities for women, youth, and marginalized groups [9][20] Chapter 4: The Importance of a People- and Planet-Centered Energy Transition - The report concludes with observations on balancing economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the energy transition [10][34] - It highlights the need for international collaboration to ensure that socio-economic benefits, such as job creation, are widely shared [35][36]