Wind and solar replacing coal power’s share in G20 countries
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London
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15 May 2023
Brazil, which will host the G20 next year has the highest share of clean electricity in the G20. In 2022, Brazil generated 89% of its electricity from clean sources, which includes 63% hydro, 12% wind power and 3% solar power. Fossil fuels accounted for 11% of Brazil’s generation in 2022, the majority of which was gas (7%).
India, the current host, is much further behind in decarbonising its electricity system. It has the second highest coal reliance, after South Africa, but is already getting 9% of its electricity from solar and wind.
“Brazil is way ahead of India in securing a clean electricity system,” said Dave Jones, Ember’s Head of Data Insights. “G20 hosts can both learn from each others’ successes. India is stepping up as a solar king, with generation growing by 45 times in the last decade to reach 5% of its power in 2022. Brazil had a headstart with a strong base in hydroelectric power, but they haven’t rested on their laurels, with a truly impressive growth in wind power, which has grown by 16 times in the last decade and reached 12% of its power in 2022.”