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How much did wind and solar contribute to global electricity in 2022?

Around 12% of global electricity supplies came from wind and solar power in 2022, according to a new report.

Around 12% of global electricity supplies came from wind and solar power in 2022, according to a new report. Image: Pexels/Kindel Media

Anna Fleck
Data Journalist, Statista
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The world saw a 2.5 percent increase in demand on average for electricity in 2022.
The world saw a 2.5 percent increase in demand on average for electricity in 2022. Image: Statista.
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