April 8, 2025 2:16 PM

Renewables provided record 32% of global electricity in 2024, Ember says

Renewable power generation provided a record 32% of global electricity last year, a report by energy think tank Ember said on Tuesday, as overall electricity demand grew 4% driven by heatwaves and data centres. Energy security fears, exacerbated by a trade war prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, could further boost demand for renewable power this year, Ember electricity and data analyst Euan Graham told Reuters. The tariffs have sent markets from energy and equities plu...