The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Petah Birol, proposed to increase the share of electricity in the global final energy consumption from the current 23% to 35% by 2035. He expressed hope that this initiative will become one of the main results of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) held in Antalya.
The business newspaper Econom quotes Birol: "Currently, electricity makes up about 23% of the world's final energy consumption. We proposed to increase its share to 35% by 2035, and there is strong support for this initiative. If a decision is made in this direction in Antalya, it will make it clear to the markets and investors that the future lies in the electricity industry."
According to the head of the IEA, against the background of tensions and conflicts in the Middle East, the transition of countries to renewable energy sources (RES) has become more urgent than ever. "Renewable energy is growing and its contribution to energy security as a home energy source accelerates this process. Renewable energy sources make up 79% of the power plants operated in the world this year. Solar energy leads the way, followed by wind, geothermal and other renewable sources," Birol said.
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