Projected electricity production worldwide 1995-2050, by scenario

Electricity generation worldwide in selected years from 1995 to 2022, with a forecast to 2050, by scenario

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Release date

November 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1995 to 2022

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*Forecast
Generation from energy storage (pumped hydro, batteries, long duration energy storage) is not included.

Supplementary notes

**Bottom-up energy transition scenarios in Global Energy Perspective 2023:
Achieved Commitments (AC): net-zero commitments achieved by leading countries through purposeful policies; followers transition at slower pace. Global temperature increase linked to emission levels: 1.6°C.
Further Acceleration (FA): further acceleration of transition driven by country-specific commitments, though financial and technological restraints remain. Global temperature increase linked to emission levels: 1.9°C.
Current Trajectory (CT): Current trajectory of renewables cost decline continues; however, currently active policies remain insufficient to close gap to ambition. Global temperature increase linked to emission levels: 2.3°C.
Fading Momentum (FM): Fading momentum in cost reductions, climate policies, and public sentiments will lead to prolonged dominance of fossil fuels. Global temperature increase linked to emission levels: 2.9°C.

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