Energy Transition

This chart shows how fast renewable energy must grow to reach the world’s net-zero targets

Offshore wind farm.

Example of renewable energy sources, wind farms. Image: Nicholas Doherty/Unsplash

Douglas Broom
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Renewable power generation by technology, historic and in the Net Zero Scenario, 2000-2030
Renewables are still well below growth rates required for net zero. Image: IEA
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