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Global power generation grew 3.7% in 2018, one of the strongest rates in 20 years:
* The developing world, particularly China & India, drove 80% of the increase
* The US had an unexpected 3.7% growth, driven by weather
* Renewables were behind 30% of the increase
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* The developing world, particularly China & India, drove 80% of the increase
* The US had an unexpected 3.7% growth, driven by weather
* Renewables were behind 30% of the increase
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The growth rate of renewables (right) was impressive compared to the 10 year trend, but renewables are still a long way from covering all new growth in power demand. Hence power sector emissions up...
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Power sector emissions went up 2.7% in 2018.
"Despite the rapid gains in renewable energy, the pace of growth in power demand has meant that overall carbon emissions from the power sector have increased substantially over the past three years."
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"Despite the rapid gains in renewable energy, the pace of growth in power demand has meant that overall carbon emissions from the power sector have increased substantially over the past three years."
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