Indicator 12.a.1 Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)

Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Target 12.a: Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.

Indicator 12.a.1: Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing countries (in watts per capita)

The indicator is defined as the installed capacity of power plants that generate electricity from renewable energy sources divided by the total population of a country. Capacity is defined as the net maximum electrical capacity installed at the year-end and renewable energy sources are as defined in the IRENA Statute.