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In 2024, the world generated a record 41% of electricity from clean sources
In 2024, the world generated a record 41% of electricity from clean sources

China has become the leader in clean energy growth

China approves two international standards for greenhouse gas emissions
China approves two international standards for greenhouse gas emissions

The state wants to strengthen its role in global climate governance

In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth
In 2024, renewables and nuclear power accounted for 80% of global electricity generation growth

At the same time, global electricity consumption increased by almost 1,100 TWh, which is more than twice the average annual growth over the past decade

400 km of driving range with a 5-minute charge: BYD created the fastest charging for electric cars in the world
400 km of driving range with a 5-minute charge: BYD created the fastest charging for electric cars in the world

The new charging system will allow charging electric vehicles as quickly as filling up conventional cars with gasoline at a gas station

In 2024, emissions trading increased by 24%, but prices remained almost unchanged
In 2024, emissions trading increased by 24%, but prices remained almost unchanged

National and EU markets show different dynamics

RES and nuclear power will be able to cover the growth in global electricity demand, – IEA
RES and nuclear power will be able to cover the growth in global electricity demand, – IEA

Global electricity consumption is projected to increase by an unprecedented 3,500 TWh over the next 3 years

In 2024, China began construction of the largest coal-fired power plant capacity in 10 years
In 2024, China began construction of the largest coal-fired power plant capacity in 10 years

Industrialists are trying to make it before the restrictions are introduced in 2026

Major polluting countries failed to submit their new climate plans to the UN in time
Major polluting countries failed to submit their new climate plans to the UN in time

Global warming efforts were under pressure after US President Donald Trump

In 2024, global investment in clean energy exceeded $2 trillion for the first time
In 2024, global investment in clean energy exceeded $2 trillion for the first time

Half of this amount was provided by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region 

In 2024, global carbon emissions will break the record again, – scientists at COP29
In 2024, global carbon emissions will break the record again, – scientists at COP29

Their volume is now 50% larger than in 1999

China's solar generation industry is breaking records for productivity
China's solar generation industry is breaking records for productivity

The country has built complete industrial chains for the research, development and integrated production of wind and solar PV equipment