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Electricity Transition
Data-driven insights across 215+ countries and regions.
2000 — 2025 · Ember API
Energy Snapshot
Electricity Generation by Source
2000 — 2025
Renewable electricity generation has increased rapidly since 2015, driven mainly by wind and solar.
Latest Year Mix (Share by Source)
Distribution of electricity generation by fuel type
Renewable Electricity Share
% of total generation
Power Sector CO₂ Emissions
Coal vs Gas contribution
Coal remains the dominant source of power sector emissions.
Energy Transformation Insights
Key facts about the global electricity transition
Wind & Solar Growth
Wind and solar now generate over 12% of global electricity. In 2024, 50 countries generated more than 10% of their electricity from wind and solar.
Solar Dominance
Solar is the fastest-growing electricity source. Global solar capacity has increased more than 20-fold since 2010.
Coal Phase-Out
Coal's share of global electricity fell below 35% in 2024. Many countries have committed to phasing out coal by 2030–2040.
Clean Electricity
Clean electricity (renewables + nuclear) reached a record share in 2024. The transition is accelerating but must speed up to meet climate goals.
Regional Differences
Europe leads in renewable share, while Asia dominates absolute growth. Africa has the highest untapped solar potential.
Data Sources
All data comes from Ember Climate's annual reports. Run 'pnpm data:ember-explorer' to refresh from local CSV files.
Why the electricity transition matters
The power sector is the largest source of CO₂ emissions globally. Decarbonizing electricity through renewables, nuclear, and efficiency is essential for limiting warming to 1.5°C. Electrifying transport, heating, and industry will further increase demand for clean power.
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