Energy Transition

IEA: More than a third of the world’s electricity will come from renewables in 2025

Renewable capacity will meet 35% of global power generation by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Renewable capacity will meet 35% of global power generation by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Image: Pexels/Pixabay

Stefan Ellerbeck
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Asia will account for half the world’s electricity consumption by 2025. Image: IEA.

Renewable energy growth will reduce fossil fuel electricity generation.
Renewable energy growth will reduce fossil fuel electricity generation. Image: IEA.

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Solar energy will provide 54% of new US electricity generating capacity in 2023.
Solar energy will provide 54% of new US electricity generating capacity in 2023. Image: EIA.
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