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Photo – Most countries do not have time to triple RES capacity by 2030, as promised at COP28 – Ember
Most countries do not have time to triple RES capacity by 2030, as promised at COP28 – Ember

The gap between the plans and the real situation is close to 4 TW

Photo – CBAM: What is the current reaction of the international community to the full implementation of the carbon tax?
CBAM: What is the current reaction of the international community to the full implementation of the carbon tax?

According to analysts, the import carbon adjustment mechanism has already demonstrated its enormous potential to stimulate the global expansion of carbon pricing

Photo – Trump's attempts to quarrel Europe and China on clean energy have failed
Trump's attempts to quarrel Europe and China on clean energy have failed

According to European politicians, American fossil fuels are not the answer to the continent's energy problem

Photo – Wind power is gaining momentum: in 2024, a record 117 GW of new wind farms were installed worldwide
Wind power is gaining momentum: in 2024, a record 117 GW of new wind farms were installed worldwide

Last year the industry updated several records at once

Photo – China wants to strictly limit greenhouse gas emissions within a decade
China wants to strictly limit greenhouse gas emissions within a decade

Country can take on climate leadership that the US was abandoned

Photo – 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

Photo – 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

Photo – 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

Photo – 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

Photo – 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

Photo – 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

Photo – 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