Cities have taken a leading role in renewable energy deployment and are adopting some of the world’s most ambitious targets for renewables, putting them at the forefront of the energy transition.
Data on local- and city-level renewable energy policies and achievements, however, are generally vast and decentralised; consolidated data are limited, and available data often are outdated. Compiling a comprehensive overview of city developments needs a dedicated process to accurately capture trends and progress.
This new report series Renewables in Cities 2019 Global Status Report builds on the success of the Renewables Global Status Report and focuses specifically on the state of renewables in cities around the world and on the role of local action in the renewable energy transition.
It looks at trends and developments of renewable energy in cities and its associated benefits, including impacts on air pollution, energy security and access, and socio-economic issues. This publication will help improve understanding of cities’ role in the energy transition, increase visibility for local action and showcase effective policies, finance and business models to inform decisions.