The Rise of Clean Energy Globally, over 40% of our electricity

 

A Turning Point for Our Planet: The Rise of Clean Energy

The global energy landscape is undergoing a monumental shift that many of us are witnessing in real-time. For the first time in modern history, we are reaching a milestone not seen for nearly a century: Globally, over 40% of our electricity now comes from low-carbon sources. This includes the massive expansion of wind and solar farms, as well as nuclear and hydroelectric power.

To find a time when our energy was this "clean," we have to look back to the 1940s. However, the context back then was very different; the world consumed far less energy, and much of it was provided by hydroelectric dams before the massive post-war boom in coal and oil. Today, we are achieving these numbers despite a global population and energy demand that would have been unimaginable eighty years ago.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar power is currently the fastest-growing source of new electricity generation. In many parts of the world, it is now cheaper to build new solar and wind capacity than to continue running existing coal plants. This economic shift is the primary engine behind the green revolution. Beyond just the "big players" like China, the US, and Europe, developing nations are leapfrogging traditional fossil fuel infrastructure in favor of decentralized renewable grids.

This 40% threshold is more than just a statistic; it represents a decoupling of economic growth from carbon emissions. As we move closer to the 50% mark, the dream of a net-zero future becomes a tangible reality. The transition is far from over, but the momentum is undeniable.

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