Since its launch in 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has evolved into a green energy powerhouse, driving a 14.5-fold surge in renewable capacity by the end of 2024. That's an average growth of 12.3% per year, culminating in 2,310 GW – half of the world's total clean energy portfolio.
In 2024 alone, SCO nations added 420 GW of new renewables, capturing 72% of global expansion. The Chinese mainland led this charge, contributing over 370 GW of wind farms, solar parks, and hydropower plants. Other members like Russia and India are ramping up projects too, from Siberian hydro dams to India's sunny solar belts.
What does this mean for you? For young entrepreneurs and tech innovators, the SCO's renewable surge signals booming markets in green tech and low-carbon infrastructure. Thought leaders and changemakers can study this success story for regional cooperation insights, while travelers and digital nomads can look forward to greener destinations powered by clean energy. The SCO's energy transition isn't just a statistic – it's a blueprint for sustainable growth that transcends borders.
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