Renewables
COP31 to target major boost in global electricity share
The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Türkiye will focus on raising the proportion of final energy demand met by electricity to 35% by 2035.
Key points
- COP31, led by Türkiye and Australia, targets 35% electricity demand share by 2035.
- Australia aims for 82% renewable generation by 2030, driven by solar and wind.
- Per capita electricity consumption varies widely, from 1-3 MWh in developing regions to 6-12 MWh in industrial economies.
What happened
According to pv magazine, the UN Climate Change Conference COP31, scheduled in Türkiye for November 2026, aims to increase electricity's share of final energy demand from 20% to 35% by 2035. Co-hosted by Türkiye and Australia, the summit highlights advancements in solar and wind integration.
Why it matters
Industrial economies typically record per capita consumption between 6 and 12 MWh annually, whereas developing regions like India, Latin America, and ASEAN register 1 to 3 MWh, according to the report. Australia demonstrates significant progress, aiming for 82% renewable electricity by 2030 and leading globally in per capita solar generation and rooftop installations.
What comes next
Expanded deployment of home batteries, electric vehicles, and pumped hydro storage, such as Australia's Snowy 2.0 project, will support ongoing decarbonisation efforts. Meeting broader industrial decarbonisation targets will require substantial technology development over the coming decade.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Countries in this story
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