EN 
PT_BR 
Second report from the IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) and the ILO (International Labor Organization), the jobs in renewablereached 13.7 million in 2022, up one million since 2021 and up from a total of 7.3 million in 2012.
A photovoltaic solar energy was once again the largest employer in 2022 in the world, reaching 4.9 million of jobs. At the Brazil, for example, the sector was responsible for creation in 241 thousand jobs.
The hydroelectric energy market (194 thousand) appeared next, followed by wind energy (68 thousand). In the lead was liquid biofuel, which saw a jump of 856 thousand jobs last year.
Furthermore, the research emphasized that Brazil generated 1.4 million new jobs in the renewable energy industry in 2022. The country is second only to China (5.5 million) and is ahead of the United States (994 thousand ) and India (988 thousand).
“2022 was another notable year for renewables jobs, amid multiplier challenges. The creation of many more millions of jobs will require a faster pace of investment in energy transition technologies,” said Francesco La Camera, director general of IRENA.
“In early September, G20 leaders agreed to accelerate efforts to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, in line with our recommendations ahead of COP 28. I call on all political leaders to build on this momentum as an opportunity to adopt ambitious policies that drive the necessary systemic change”, he highlighted.
Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, also highlighted the need to develop and implement specific policies for inclusive macroeconomic growth, sustainable enterprises, skills development and other active interventions in the labor market.
Gender equity in the solar sector
The study also highlighted the need to expand education and training and increase career opportunities for young people, minorities and marginalized groups.
“Greater gender equality is also fundamental. Right now, jobs in renewable energy continue to be unevenly distributed between men and women. Photovoltaic technology currently has the best gender balance compared to other sectors, with 40% of jobs held by women,” they concluded.
