Cheat sheet: Five countries with the most renewable energy jobs

(i) South Africa is investing in wind and solar power, with a potential for 1.8 million green jobs by 2030, mainly in urban centres. 

(ii) Morocco is also investing in renewables, including solar, wind and hydro, with projections suggesting up to 482,000 new jobs in the next 20 years.

(iii) Nigeria has great renewables potential, with solar home system schemes potentially creating 250,000 jobs while providing electricity for 25 million Nigerians.

(iv) Rwanda's ambitious renewables targets, supported by the Rwanda Green Fund, have already created 137,500 jobs and improved energy access for 57,500 households.

(v) Kenya leads in renewables in East Africa, with abundant geothermal, wind and solar. Lake Turkana Wind Power supplies 20% of its electricity – yet created only 320 local jobs.