Global renewables jobs grow to 8.1 million as sector bucks trend

Renewables bucked the trend in the wider energy sector to increase total global employment by 5% to 8.1 million people in 2015, according to latest figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).

Irena's research suggests women make up 35% of the renewables workforce
Irena's research suggests women make up 35% of the renewables workforce
Published 25 May 2016, 14:02Updated 25 May 2016, 14:31
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