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World electricity generation in the Stated Policies Scenario, 2010-2035

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thousand TWh

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  • Coal
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  • Nuclear
  • Hydropower

Grid length development in advanced economies in the Announced Pledges Scenario, 2021-2050

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million km

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Grid length development in emerging market and developing economies in the Announced Pledges Scenario, 2021-2050

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million km

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Average annual investment in grids and renewables by regional grouping in the Announced Pledges Scenario, 2011-2050

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billion USD

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  • Distribution advanced economies
  • Distribution EMDEs
  • Renewables advanced economies
  • Renewables EMDEs

Share of solar PV and wind in power generation worldwide in the Grid Delay Case and the Announced Pledges Scenario, 2010-2050

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%

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Power sector CO2 emissions worldwide in the Grid Delay Case and the Announced Pledges Scenario, 2010-2050

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  • Grid Delay Case

Coal and natural gas use worldwide in power generation in the Grid Delay Case and the Announced Pledges Scenario, 2010-2050

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  • Coal (Announced Pledges Scenario)
  • Coal (Grid Delay Case)
  • Gas (Announced Pledges Scenario)
  • Gas (Grid Delay Case)