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Renewables: Job numbers rise only slightly due to geopolitics and rationalization

The number of jobs in the renewable energy sector is only increasing by 2.3% worldwide. The flattening growth is mainly due to China, where thousands have been laid off in the solar industry.

Kai Schöneberg
13. January 2026
PV Power Station Power workers are conducting inspection Tours of the operating power generation facilities at the 1.5 million kilowatt FISHER-Solar hybrid project photovoltaic power station by Yanghu Lake in Qinlan Town, Tianchang City, Anhui Province, China on January 12, 2026.
Solar project in Anhui province on Monday. (IMAGO / CFOTO)

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Last updated: 13. January 2026

Climate & Environment Energy transition Transformation Labor market Renewable energies