Renewable Energy Generation %
Percentage of total energy generated from renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro)
What is Renewable Energy Generation %?
Renewable energy generation percentage is the share of the energy an organisation generates that comes from renewable sources. It shows how far the energy mix has moved away from fossil fuels.
It is a headline measure for utilities as they work to cut emissions.
How this KPI is measured
- Function
- Operations & Supply Chain
- Sub-function
- Sustainability
- Industry
- Energy & Utilities
- Type
- Lagging
- Impact
- Operational
- Unit
- %
- Measurement frequency
- Monthly / Annual
- Formula
- (Renewable energy generated / Total energy generated) × 100
How to calculate it
Divide renewable energy generated by total energy generated, and multiply by 100.
For example, if a utility generated 4,000 GWh, of which 1,600 GWh was renewable, the share is 40%.
Define which sources count as renewable, and be consistent about whether you count generation or purchased supply.
Where it is used
Tracking the energy transition
Show progress.
Reporting
Meet targets and disclosures.
Planning investment
Decide new capacity.
How to improve it
Tips and common mistakes
- Generation varies with weather. Look at annual figures.
- Be clear about how the share is calculated.
- Combine with emissions measures.
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