Renewable energy has become a significant employer. Renewable energy (especially wind, solar, biomass and hydroelectric) employed nearly 6.5 million people globally at the end of 2013, according to the Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2014 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). The review underlines that the sector continues to play an important role as regards job creation and growth in the global economy. Growth has been constant since 2012 - with the renewable...