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Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2019 - cover

Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2019

International Renewable Energy Agency Irena

Publisher: IRENA

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Summary

The sixth edition of the series highlights employment trends in renewables worldwide, noting increasing diversification of the supply chain.   
Available since: 06/01/2019.

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