The global electricity generation capacity is expected to almost double in the next three decades, surpassing 15 terawatts by 2050. In 2022, the world's installed electricity capacity stood at 8.5 terawatts.
Electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2022 with a forecast to 2050
(in gigawatts)
* Starting from the indicated year, figures are projections based on a reference scenario.
According to the source, the reference scenario reflects current energy trends, existing laws and regulations, and select incremental economic and technological changes over time. Further information about the scenario assumptions can be found here.
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EIA. (November 11, 2023). Electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2022 with a forecast to 2050 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/859178/projected-world-electricity-generation-capacity-by-energy-source/
EIA. "Electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2022 with a forecast to 2050 (in gigawatts)." Chart. November 11, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/859178/projected-world-electricity-generation-capacity-by-energy-source/
EIA. (2023). Electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2022 with a forecast to 2050 (in gigawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/859178/projected-world-electricity-generation-capacity-by-energy-source/
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