The IEA main case scenario forecasts

The IEA main case scenario forecasts that the increase in net renewable electricity capacity additions will be almost 4% higher in 2020 than in 2019. This means the world is expected to install over 198 GW of renewable capacity this year, breaking another record, accounting for almost 90% of the increase in total power capacity. Higher additions of wind (+8%) and hydropower (+43 %) are expected in 2020, while solar PV growth remains stable. More utility-scale PV plants will be installed, while growth in distributed PV systems decreases almost 8% as individuals and companies reprioritise investments in light of the economic crisis.
Supply chain disruptions and construction delays slowed the progress of renewable energy projects in the first six months of 2020. However, construction activity did not halt in many countries even during full/partial lockdowns, manufacturing activity has ramped up quickly, and logistical challenges have been mostly resolved with the easing of cross-border re