Schone bronnen leveren 40% van de elektriciteit infographic
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Schone energie levert 40% van de elektriciteit

By Phil Bainbridge

April 9, 2025 - Record renewables growth led by solar helped push clean power past 40% of global electricity in 2024, but heatwave-related demand spikes also led to an increase in fossil-fuel generation.

According to the Ember Global Electricity review 2025, over 40% of the world’s electricity was generated without burning fossil fuels, driven by a huge growth in solar power installations.

Although fossil fuel generation also increased due to temperature-related demand, e.g. for cooling, over 75% of the demand growth between 2023 and 2024 was met by renewable energy - solar, wind, hydro, bioeneergy. More than 40% of demand growth was met by solar power.

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PUBLISHED: 09/04/2025; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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