More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

In 2023, clean energy sources accounted for 30% of global electricity production, a record high, driven by rapid growth in solar and wind energy. Despite increased use of renewable energy, fossil fuels still dominated, contributing to a 1% rise in global power sector emissions. The demand for electricity surged due to new technologies like heat pumps, electric vehicles, and data centers, with significant contributions from China, the EU, the US, and Brazil.