Volts How is clean electricity doing globally?
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Apr 9, 2025 
Join Bryony Worthington, the founder of Ember, and Nicolas Fulghum, lead author of the Global Electricity Review, as they dive into the global electricity landscape. They discuss how clean electricity surpassed 40% of global generation in 2024, fueled by solar advancements. Insights on how China's energy decisions impact global trends stand out. The conversation also covers rising demand for electricity driven by electrification, the role of battery technology, and the geopolitical influences shaping the transition to cleaner energy.
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Clean Energy Milestone
- Clean electricity reached 40% globally, a level not seen since the 1940s.
- Wind and solar are driving this resurgence, reversing a decades-long trend.
Solar's Exponential Growth
- Solar deployment is doubling rapidly, driven by falling costs and supportive policies.
- This growth is evident even with potential underestimates of distributed solar.
China's Solar Influence
- China's overproduction of solar panels has led to a global glut and very cheap panels.
- This benefits countries like Pakistan, which are rapidly adopting solar despite trade tariffs elsewhere.