Renewables are key for decarbonisation

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Renewables are key for decarbonisation

Renewable energy use will need to provide a much greater share of energy to decarbonise the economy.

Primary energy supply under a 1.5°C– compatible scenario

Fossil fuels

renewable

Nuclear

14%

34%

47%

59%

69%

77%

5

6

7

16%

25%

35%

47%

60%

82%

2022

2030

2035

2040

2045

2050

Source: International Renewable Energy Agency

Renewables are key for decarbonisation

Renewable energy use will need to provide a much greater share of energy to decarbonise the economy.

Primary energy supply under a 1.5°C–compatible scenario

Fossil fuels

Nuclear

renewable

YEAR

2022

82%

14%

5%

2030

60%

34%

6%

2035

47%

6%

2040

35%

59%

6%

2045

25%

69%

7%

2050

16%

77%

7%

Source: International Renewable Energy Agency

Primary energy supply under a 1.5°C–compatible scenario

Fossil fuels

Nuclear

renewable

YEAR

2022

82%

14%

5%

2030

60%

34%

6%

2035

47%

6%

2040

35%

59%

6%

2045

25%

69%

7%

2050

16%

77%

7%

Source: International Renewable Energy Agency

Published April 9, 2025

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