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Total electrical capacity

Global electrical capacity will quadruple over 2020-2050.

Total electrical capacity

Global electrical capacity will quadruple over 2020-2050.

Global electrical capacity will quadruple over 2020-2050.

Following the increasing electricity needs, installed capacity will surge. It is multiplied by almost 4 from today to 2050 according to our EnerBlue scenario (NDCs & announced pledges), reaching around 30 TW. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for most of this capacity. In terms of capacity mix, renewable energy sources account for the vast majority of capacities by 2050 in all scenarios, and reach over 86% in our most climate ambitious scenario EnerGreen.

Breakdown by region | EnerBlue scenario
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Trend over 2000 - 2050 - EnerBlue scenario

World

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Scenario benchmark -World - Capacity by energy source (%)
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