![]() ![]() This is because the other elements of the energy demand – transport and heating – rely much more heavily on fossil fuels.īut there is another aspect to consider. But they account for less than half that figure (15.7%) of the global energy mix. Nuclear and renewables account for more than one-third (36.7%) of global electricity. We see a large difference between the share that comes from low-carbon sources. ![]() Let’s compare the breakdown of the global energy and electricity mix – these are shown in the chart. Many countries are making progress on clean electricity, but progress on energy as a whole is much slower. When we see headlines about our progress on decarbonization, the quoted figures often refer to electricity. The other two components being transport and heating. 1 The Independent made the mistake of using the terms electricity and energy interchangeably, when they are actually not the same thing.Įlectricity (or ‘power’) is just one component of total energy consumption. Unfortunately, many of these headlines are misleading. → More UK energy is coming from clean sources than fossil fuels for the first time ever, National Grid announces (Independent, 2020)Īt first glance, we might think that we are edging close to a fossil-free energy system. This is, of course, good news as we try to shift our energy systems away from fossil fuels. Solar and wind generation are growing quickly across the world. ![]()
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