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World surpasses 40% clean power as renewables see record rise

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🗞️ Driving the news: Ember's sixth Global Electricity Review shows major shifts in 2024's electricity generation
• Clean power exceeded 40%, boosted by renewables, especially solar
Heatwaves increased electricity demand, slightly raising fossil fuel use and emissions

🔭 The context: The report covers 215 countries, tracking energy trends and impacts
• Solar generation doubled in three years, leading new electricity sources
• Despite clean energy growth, heatwaves drove up cooling demand and fossil fuel use

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Clean energy growth is vital for reducing fossil fuel reliance and fighting climate change
• Solar leads the energy transition, but balancing demand with clean sources remains challenging
• China and India are crucial for shifting towards clean electricity

⏭️ What's next: Clean energy must grow faster than demand to reduce fossil fuel dependence
• AI, electric vehicles, and heat pumps are increasing electricity demand, necessitating more clean energy
• The report emphasises the urgency of transitioning to clean energy

💬 One quote: “Solar power is driving the global energy transition. With battery storage, solar will be unstoppable.” — Ember Global Electricity Review

📈 One stat: Solar generation doubled in three years, reaching over 2000 TWh in 2024

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