EnergyApr 18, 2024
Fossil Fuels vs Low-Emissions Sources in Global Electricity Generation
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As clean electricity supply continues to expand rapidly, the share of fossil fuels in global generation is forecast to contract from 61% in 2023 to 54% in 2026. This is the first time fossil share in electricity generation will dip below 60% and decline at a pace never seen before according to the IEA records dating back more than five decades.
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| Year | Share of fossil fuels | Share of renewables and nuclear |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 71% | 29% |
| 1980 | 70% | 30% |
| 1985 | 63% | 37% |
| 1990 | 62% | 38% |
| 1995 | 62% | 38% |
| 2000 | 65% | 35% |
| 2005 | 67% | 33% |
| 2010 | 67% | 33% |
| 2015 | 66% | 34% |
| 2020 | 62% | 38% |
| 2025 | 55% | 45% |
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