WORLD ENERGY NEEDS

NOTE-1: The share of electric energy in total energy consumption globally is slightly above 15%. However, people often have the impression that it is a much higher percentage.

NOTE-2: In the future, the share of renewable sources and nuclear energy will be significantly increased, while energy from fossil fuels will decrease due to a) resource depletion, and b) necessity of reducing green house gas emissions. The latter is called ENERGY TRANSITION.